Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 147, Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act; H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act; Discussion Draft: Value Added Homes for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft: Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act; Discussion Draft: Native VetSuccess Pilot; Discussion Draft: Time Extension for Use of Educational Assistance in Emergencies; Discussion Draft: GI and Veterans Education Empowerment Act; Discussion Draft: Expanding Eligibility for Additional Adapted Vehicles; Discussion Draft: Rounding Out, Discussion Draft: Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act of 2021; Discussion Draft: In-State Tuition for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program; Discussion Draft: Increased Authorized Appropriation for VET TEC; Discussion Draft: Modern IT Service for Educational Assistance Claims; Discussion Draft: Short-Term Fellowships; Discussion Draft: Establish Veteran Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and Discussion Draft: Time Period Eligibility Elimination for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program”

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 (10:00 AM)

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Washington, D.C.
This meeting is fully remote. Member participation will be through Zoom Virtual platform.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Ruben Gallego
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Tracey Mann
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Mikie Sherrill
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Nancy Mace
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Madison Cawthorn
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

The Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Panel two

Ms. Kaitlynne Hetrick
Associate, Government Affairs, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement (Update #1) [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Mr. Justin Hauschild
Legal Fellow, Student Veterans of America

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Ms. Maureen Elias
Associate Legislative Director of Government Relations, Paralyzed Veterans of America

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Ms. Ashlynne Haycock
Deputy Director, Policy and Legislation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Mr. Matthew Doyle
Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Panel three

Mr. Mike Freuh
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Mr. James Ruhlman
Deputy Director for Program Management, Education Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Mr. Michael W. Fisher, MSW
Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Readjustment Counseling Service, 10RCS, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

Text of Legislation

  • Discussion Draft - Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • H.R. 147: Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • H.R. 2195: Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Value Added Homes for Veterans Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Time Extension for Use of Educational Assistance in Emergencies [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: GI and Veterans Education Empowerment Act [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Expanding Eligibility for Additional Adapted Vehicles [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Rounding Out [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: In-State Tuition for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Increased Authorized Appropriation for VET TEC [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Modern IT Service for Educational Assistance Claims [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Short-Term Fellowships [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Establish Veteran Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM
  • Discussion Draft: Time Period Eligibility Elimination for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF] Added 04/07/2021 at 10:57 AM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 04/13/2021 at 01:30 PM

First Published: April 7, 2021 at 09:52 AM
Last Updated: December 7, 2021 at 06:00 PM


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