H.R. 1412 — Engrossed in House

113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1412 AN ACT To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013. 2. Authority to increase availability of private sector on-job training programs During the four-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 3677(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting 75 per centum for 85 per centum. 3. On-job training at Federal departments and agencies Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into agreements with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to operate programs of training on the job under section 3677 of title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans or persons to perform skills necessary for employment by the department or agency operating the program. 4. Extension of reduced pension for certain veterans covered by medicaid plans for services furnished by nursing facilities Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2016 and inserting December 31, 2016. Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2013.Clerk.