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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on Veterans' Economic Opportunity Legislation

Original title: PENDING LEGISLATION

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks the initial legislative review process for 14 proposed bills that could modify how veterans access and utilize federal education and technology training benefits.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

Veterans utilizing GI Bill education and technology training benefits may be subject to future program changes discussed in these bills.

Veterans Benefits Administration

The agency is responsible for implementing and managing the education and training programs under review.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on February 6, 2020, to review 14 bipartisan legislative proposals. The discussion focused on refining existing programs, specifically the technology training and the program created by the Forever GI Bill.

Key Facts

  • The subcommittee reviewed 14 pieces of bipartisan legislation.
  • The hearing focused on refining the Veterans Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program.
  • The hearing focused on refining the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) program.
  • The hearing took place on February 6, 2020, in the House Visitors Center.
  • This was the first legislative hearing of the year for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The subcommittee met to review 14 bipartisan legislative proposals related to veterans' economic opportunities, specifically focusing on education and technology training programs.
Which specific programs were discussed for potential changes?
The hearing discussed potential refinements to the Veterans Technology Education Courses () and the program.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks the initial legislative review process for 14 proposed bills that could modify how veterans access and utilize federal education and technology training benefits.

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Lobbying Activity

340B Health

$240,000

2026

PHARMACY

The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.

SLOAT HIGGINS JENSENAND ASSOCIATES

on behalf of AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

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ROSE & KINDEL

on behalf of GLOBAL PHOTON SYSTEMS INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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LAWRENCE J SUFFREDIN

on behalf of AMAZON

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of NEW YORK PRIVATE RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

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PAT DOERR

on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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JEFFREY A GLASS

on behalf of CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Refinement of Forever GI Bill programs

The subcommittee is actively seeking to refine programs created by the Forever GI Bill nearly two years after its passage, indicating a standard legislative oversight cycle.

Connected Entities

organizationStudent Veterans of AmericaTestifying organizationMap →
organizationThe American LegionTestifying organizationMap →
organizationVeterans of Foreign WarsTestifying organizationMap →
personGus M. BilirakisRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personCharmain BogueExecutive Director, Education Service, Veterans Benefits AdministrationMap →
personMike LevinChairman of the Subcommittee on Economic OpportunityMap →
organizationParalyzed Veterans of AmericaTestifying organizationMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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