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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 844
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 26, 2013
Mr. Takano introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’
Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the
eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation
programs.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
VetSuccess Enhancement
Act.
2.
Extension of
eligibility period for vocational rehabilitation programs
(a)
Extension
Section 3103 of title 38, United States
Code, is amended by striking twelve-year period and inserting
17-year period each place it appears.
(b)
Effective
date
The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran applying for assistance
under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act.