FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on 11 Veteran-Focused Bills

Original title: LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 291; H.R. 645; H.R. 728; H.R. 746; H.R. 1169; H.R. 1635; H.R. 1669; H.R. 1767; H.R. 1786; H.R. 1798; AND H.R. 1799

January 1, 2023

veterans affairs economic opportunity veteran education veteran employment veteran homelessness military dependents

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks the initial legislative review process for 11 bills that could change federal programs related to veteran education benefits, job training, and support for military families.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Veterans

The proposed legislation concerns federal programs for veteran education, employment, and homelessness support.

Military Dependents

H.R. 1798 specifically addresses protections for military dependents.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on March 30, 2023, to review 11 proposed bills aimed at supporting veterans' education, employment, and well-being. The session included testimony from Department of Veterans Affairs officials and representatives from various veteran advocacy organizations.

Key Facts

The subcommittee reviewed 11 specific bills: H.R. 291, H.R. 645, H.R. 728, H.R. 746, H.R. 1169, H.R. 1635, H.R. 1669, H.R. 1767, H.R. 1786, H.R. 1798, and H.R. 1799.
H.R. 1798 is titled the 'Protect Military Dependents Act'.
The hearing took place on March 30, 2023, in the Cannon House Office Building.
Testimony was provided by officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Executive Director of Education Service and the Senior Executive Homelessness Agent.
Representatives from Student Veterans of America, The American Legion, Code Platoon, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars provided testimony.
The hearing record is published in both printed and electronic formats via govinfo.gov.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks the initial legislative review process for 11 bills that could change federal programs related to veteran education benefits, job training, and support for military families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss and gather testimony on 11 different bills related to veteran economic opportunities, including education and employment.

Where can I find the full text of the testimony provided?

The prepared statements of the witnesses are included in the appendix of the hearing record, which is available on govinfo.gov.

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