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H.R. 8567

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly promote programs under chapter 31 of such title.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 23, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
May 24, 2024
Cosponsors (3)
2D 1R
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The Informing VETS Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to actively promote the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program to eligible veterans through a regular outreach campaign. The bill directs the VA Secretary to send letters to each veteran explaining the educational benefits available under this program and to provide side-by-side comparisons showing how these benefits differ from those offered under the GI Bill (Chapter 33 benefits). These comparisons must be included in the letters and also posted on the VA's public website so veterans can easily access the information. The legislation affects transitioning servicemembers and veterans who are entitled to participate in the Readiness and Employment Program, helping them make informed decisions about their educational and career development options. The bill does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines beyond requiring the Secretary to conduct the promotion activities on a regular basis.

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