To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract for a report on employment placement, retention, and advancement of recently separated servicemembers.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract with a qualified entity to study and report on the employment histories of recently separated servicemembers, including whether: (1) the employment obtained is commensurate with their training and education; and (2) such servicemembers received educational assistance or training and rehabilitation under programs administered by the Secretary. Requires the report to contain specific recommendations to improve such employment opportunities.

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Timeline

1. 20 April 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 April 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 April 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 April 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 April 2004

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 13 May 2004

   Committee

   -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title II, Section 206.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 20 April 2004 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 April 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 April 2004

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Sponsors

• Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
• · hsvr00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004