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US HB6843
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Ciscomani
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AI Summary
- Creates a new Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer programs providing economic opportunity assistance to veterans, dependents, and survivors
- Establishes a new Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition position, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, to lead the Administration
- Transfers responsibility for vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, housing loan programs, and the Transition Assistance Program from the Veterans Benefits Administration to the new Administration
- Caps total full-time equivalent employees for both the Veterans Benefits Administration and the new Administration at 31,401 for fiscal years 2028 and 2029
- Takes effect October 1, 2027, with the Secretary required to certify readiness to Congress between April 1 and September 1, 2027 before transferring services
Legislative Description
Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs12/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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