VET Corps Act of 2009

Summary

VET Corps Act of 2009 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to direct the Corporation for National and Community Service to establish the Veterans Engaged for Tomorrow Corps (VET Corps), composed of veterans, retired military personnel, and their family members to: (1) help veterans, retired military personnel, and their family members obtain training, certification, or access to education or employers and otherwise to serve their communities through national and community service programs; (2) support existing outreach efforts to inform veterans about available services and benefits; (3) act as a clearinghouse for persons desiring to serve the veteran population; (4) coordinate with other departments and agencies to identify and address existing and future needs and challenges of veterans; and (5) provide veterans with opportunities to adjust to civilian life. Allows individuals to serve as VET Corps members for up to 24 months. Outlines VET Corps membership requirements and authorized benefits while performing or participating in VET Corps projects. Directs the Corporation to make grants to veteran service organizations, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, state or local governments, or institutions of higher education for establishing, operating, and supporting VET Corps projects.

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Timeline

1. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 April 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 9 March 2009 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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