Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.
The bill also requires Labor, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 147 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 147
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain
improvements to transitional services for separating members of the
Armed Forces and educational assistance under laws administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2021
Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Lamb, and Ms. Slotkin)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned
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A BILL
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain
improvements to transitional services for separating members of the
Armed Forces and educational assistance under laws administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Bringing Registered Apprenticeships
to Veterans Education Act'' or the ``BRAVE Act''.
SEC. 2. EDUCATION FOR SEPARATING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES REGARDING
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS.
Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``(including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act
of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the `National
Apprenticeship Act') and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title
38)'' after ``employment opportunities''.
SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND ADMINISTERED BY THE
SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``housing stipend'' and inserting ``stipend'' each
place it appears.
SEC. 4. VA WEBSITE REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the
Secretary of Labor, shall establish a user-friendly website that is
available to the public on which veterans can find information about
apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50
Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'')
and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States
Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by craft and
location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following:
(1) A description, including any cost to a veteran.
(2) Contact information.
(3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans
service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to
veterans.
(4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans.
(5) Whether the program grants a certification or degree on
completion.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6289-6291)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 147.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6298-6299)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 0 (Roll no. 376).(text: CR H6289)
Roll Call #376 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 0 (Roll no. 376). (text: CR H6289)
Roll Call #376 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.