What does ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSITION of Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. VEOTA's primary function is to administer programs providing economic opportunity assistance to veterans, dependents, and survivors. VEOTA is headed by an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, who reports directly to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. VEOTA will administer programs including vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, veterans' housing loans, and the Transition Assistance Program. The Secretary must include an annual report to Congress detailing the performance of VEOTA programs, including claims data, processing times, and expenditures. Chapter 80 of title 38, United States Code, is added to establish VEOTA. The effective date of Chapter 80 is October 1, 2027. For fiscal years 2028 and 2029, the combined total of full-time equivalent employees for the Veterans Benefits Administration and VEOTA is capped at 31,401.

What does UNDER SECRETARY FOR VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND of Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Under Secretary is appointed by the President with Senate advice and consent, based on demonstrated ability in information technology and administration of related programs. The Under Secretary heads the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration and is directly responsible to the Secretary. Whenever a vacancy occurs, a commission composed of representatives from education, veterans, private sector benefits programs, and VA leadership will recommend candidates to the President. The commission must recommend at least three individuals, and the Secretary forwards these recommendations to the President and relevant Congressional committees. Several sections of Title 38 of the United States Code are amended to include the Under Secretary in relevant responsibilities and authorities. Section 7701(a) clarifies that the term 'assistance' does not include assistance related to economic opportunity and transition.

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Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The bill aims to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025.

Q: What does TRANSFER OF SERVICES. of Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the process for transferring services to the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment detailing progress toward establishing the Administration and transitioning services. Services cannot be transferred until the Secretary certifies that the transition will not negatively affect veterans and that the services are ready. The certification must be submitted between April 1, 2027, and September 1, 2027. If the Secretary fails to submit the certification by September 1, 2027, a report explaining the delay and an estimated certification date must be submitted to Congress.

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 12/18/2025

Author: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

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This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer programs supporting veterans' economic opportunities, including vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, housing loans, and the Transition Assistance Program.
The bill creates an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, appointed by the President, to lead VEOTA and ensure qualified leadership through a nominating commission.
The bill requires a transfer of services to VEOTA, contingent upon certification from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that the transition will not negatively impact veterans and is ready for implementation.

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