AI Summary

The VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 is a federal bill that aims to enhance educational and training opportunities for veterans. The main provisions of the bill include expanding the Veterans Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET-TEC) program, which provides eligible veterans with access to high-tech training programs. This expansion would increase funding for the program and broaden the types of courses available to veterans. The bill seeks to help veterans acquire in-demand skills and improve their employment prospects in technology-related fields. Overall, the VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 aims to support veteran reintegration into the workforce by providing them with valuable training opportunities.

Bill Activity

2023-03-21: Introduced in House
2023-03-21: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2023-04-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2023-04-18: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-04-28: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
2023-04-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-04-28: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2023-05-17: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-68.
2023-05-17: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
2023-05-22: Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-05-22: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2474-2479)
2023-05-22: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1669.
2023-05-22: 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.
2023-05-24: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)
2023-05-24: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 9 (Roll no. 235). (text: 05/22/2023 CR H2474-2476)
2023-05-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-05-30: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.