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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8567
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 24, 2024Mr. Allred (for himself, Mr. Donalds, Ms. Manning, and Mr. Costa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
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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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Informing Veterans on Education for Transitioning Servicemembers Act or the Informing VETS Act.
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Information campaign regarding Veteran Readiness and Employment Program
Section 3116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(c) The Secretary shall regularly promote programs under this chapter by—
(1) sending a letter to each veteran entitled to such a program that explain educational benefits of such programs; and
(2) providing a side-by-side comparison of benefits between such programs and educational assistance under chapter 33 of this title—
(A) with each letter under paragraph (1); and
(B) on a publicly accessible website of the Department.
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