United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2289 (104th)
Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995
Introduced
8 September 1995
Last action
23 May 1996 · Committee
Status
Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.
Sponsors
Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Cooley, Wes [R-OR-2], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5]
Subjects
Defence, Housing, Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Veterans' Housing Programs Title II: Veterans' Employment and Training Title III: Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995 - Title I: Veterans' Housing Programs - Extends permanently the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) negotiate interest rates charged to veterans on housing loans which are guaranteed or insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) carry out a demonstration project for guaranteeing veterans' housing loans in a manner similar to that in which adjustable rate mortgages are insured under the National Housing Act; (3) guarantee loans made to veterans for the purchase or construction of homes; (4) allow lenders of guaranteed loans to review home appraisals; and (5) enter into specified agreements with States, their political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations for the provision of housing assistance for homeless veterans. Authorizes the Secretary to approve the issuance of, and guarantee timely payment of principal and interest on, certificates or other securities evidencing an interest in a pool of mortgage loans representing Department of Veterans Affairs-guaranteed housing loans, as long as such securities are issued on or before December 31, 2000 (currently, December 31, 1995). (Sec. 102) Requires specified veterans' housing loan information to be included in a current annual Department budget report required to be submitted to the Congress. Repeals superseded reporting requirements under the Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992. (Sec. 103) Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to: (1) extend through FY 1998 the authorization of appropriations for homeless veterans' reintegration projects; (2) revise the amount of appropriations authorized for FY 1997 and 1998; and (3) extend through FY 1998 the general authorization of appropriations and the authority under such Act. Title II: Veterans' Employment and Training - Directs the Secretary of Labor to assign regional administrators for the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (Service) in at least five geographic regions of the United States. (Currently, such representatives are required for each region for which the Secretary operates a regional office.) (Sec. 202) Authorizes the hiring of other support personnel for Directors and Assistant Directors for the Service. Revises eligibility requirements for persons appointed as Directors and Assistant Directors in any State for at least two years. (Sec. 204) Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to conduct a pilot program under which the primary responsibilities of local veterans' employment representatives will be case management and the provision and facilitation of direct employment and training services to veterans. Limits the pilot program to no more than five States. Requires reports to the Congress and the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees. Terminates pilot program authority on October 1, 1998. Title III: Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services - Requests the prompt reemployment of persons upon completion of any military service. (Currently, such request is limited to those who completed such service under honorable conditions.) Revises generally: (1) provisions prohibiting discrimination or acts of reprisal against persons who exercise certain employment or reemployment rights provided under current law, whether or not such person has performed military service; and (2) provisions guaranteeing reemployment rights to persons who serve in the armed forces. (Sec. 306) Prohibits an employer from requiring a person engaged in military service to use vacation, annual, or similar leave during such period of service. (Sec. 309) Allows a person to submit a complaint against the Office of Personnel Management for the enforcement of any employment or reemployment right. (Sec. 313) Empowers the Secretary, in conducting investigations concerning employment and reemployment rights of former military personnel, to interview persons with information relevant to such investigation. (Sec. 314) Provides transition rules and effective dates.
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Timeline
8 September 1995
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
8 September 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 September 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 September 1995
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
20 September 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 December 1995
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Source: Calendars
11 December 1995
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-397.
Source: Committee
11 December 1995
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-397.
Source: Committee
12 December 1995
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
12 December 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
12 December 1995
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
12 December 1995
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
12 December 1995
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14336-14340)
Source: Floor
12 December 1995
Floor
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
13 December 1995
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1996
Committee
Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 13 December 1995 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 12 December 1995 · Download file
- Reported in House · 11 December 1995 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 8 September 1995 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 13 December 1995
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House amended
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Reported in House (text)
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cooley, Wes [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain veterans housing provisions, and for other purposes.
- related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to make clarifying and technical amendments to further clarify the employment and reemployment rights and responsibilities of members of the uniformed services, as well as those of the employer community, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2289
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/2289
- us · 104-hr-2289 · source updated 7 April 2025