H.R. 7243 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2022Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself and Ms. Underwood) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act of 2022. 2. Restoration of entitlement under Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (a) In general Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117–16), is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): (n) Effects of closure of an educational institution or disapproval of a program of education (1) In general Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of— (A) the closure of an educational institution; or (B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. (2) Period not charged The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. (3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). . (b) Conforming amendment In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert , except for an individual described in subsection (n).. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2).