Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 25, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 5, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill authorizes approval of certain commercial driver education programs for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance if the programs meet specified requirements. Under current law, the VA may not approve enrollment of a veteran in courses for programs that do not lead to a standard degree that are offered at a new branch (i.e., a branch that has been operating for less than 2 years) of an educational institution. Under the bill, a commercial driver education program offered at a new branch of an educational institution may be approved if it is appropriately licensed and uses the same curriculum as a commercial driver education program offered by the educa...
Similar Bills · 1 matches
| Bill | Text overlap | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 656— Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 | 100% | ENACTED |
Timeline · 6 actions
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 2, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.