Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2932

Introduced
4/27/23  
Refer
4/27/23  

Caption

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course of the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Impact

The introduction of this bill is expected to enhance the accountability and efficiency of the WARTAC program, which is vital for transitioning service members into roles within the Veterans Benefits Administration. By mandating reports on participation and outcomes, the bill seeks to provide insights that could improve the program and ensure that veterans are gaining the necessary skills for employment in federal roles. This could positively impact the employment rates for veterans, an issue of significant importance in veteran affairs.

Summary

House Bill 2932 aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The bill stipulates that an initial report must be submitted within two years of its enactment, followed by annual reports detailing various elements related to WARTAC. These elements include the number of covered members applying to participate, those completing the course, and the training methods employed by the Secretary during the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

Contention

While the bill appears to have a positive aim of improving employment outcomes for veterans, there may be concerns about the readiness and capacity of the Veterans Affairs administration to effectively implement and manage the reporting requirements. The logistics of tracking, reporting efficiently, and ensuring comprehensive data collection could pose challenges. Moreover, stakeholders may debate the adequacy of current resources allocated to veteran training programs versus the potential increase in demand prompted by this legislation.

Companion Bills

US HB1786

Related GROW Act Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act

US HB5014

Related Employing Veterans to Feed America Act

Previously Filed As

US HB1786

GROW Act Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act

US HB5014

Employing Veterans to Feed America Act

US HB5153

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to employ veterans in certain wildland firefighting activities.

US HB5697

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a certain form by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

US HB1606

Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023

US HB668

Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system.

US HB7347

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

US HB1530

Veterans Benefits Improvement Act

US HB4921

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include information relating to certain questionnaire on forms to apply for disability or pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

US HB1659

Department of Veterans Affairs IT Modernization Improvement Act of 2023

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