H.R. 3374 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Lowenthal introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of childcare assistance to certain single parents who are participating in a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2015. 2. Childcare assistance for single parents who are participating in a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program (a) In general Chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3123. Childcare assistance for single parents (a) In General Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide to a veteran participating in a rehabilitation program under this chapter reimbursements for the actual cost of child care provided by a licensed provider to the veteran while the veteran is participating in the rehabilitation program, if the Secretary determines that the veteran— (1) is the sole caretaker of a child; and (2) would not otherwise be able to afford such child care. (b) Amount of assistance The total amount of the reimbursements provided to a veteran under this section may not exceed $1,000 for each month that the veteran is participating in a rehabilitation program under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 3123. Childcare assistance for single parents. .