What does Preamble of Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. It aims to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill's stated purpose is to address economic opportunities and transitions for veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSITION of Veterans Opportunity 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. The Administration will be headed by an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, reporting directly to the Secretary. VEOTA will administer vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, housing loan programs, and the Transition Assistance Program. The Secretary can assign other programs to VEOTA as appropriate. The Secretary must include a report on VEOTA programs in the annual report to Congress, detailing claims received, decisions, processing times, outcomes, employee numbers, and IT expenditures. Chapter 80 of Title 38, United States Code, will take effect on October 1 of the first fiscal year following enactment. Labor rights and collective bargaining agreements will apply to employees transferred to VEOTA. Congress intends that the creation of VEOTA should not alter the Department of Veterans Affairs' overall budget, spending, or employee levels.

What does UNDER SECRETARY FOR VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND of Veterans Opportunity 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 program administration and information technology. The Under Secretary heads the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration and is responsible to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. When 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 candidates, and the Secretary forwards these recommendations to the President and Congress. Several sections of Title 38 of the United States Code are amended to include the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition in relevant responsibilities and authorities. Section 7701(a) clarifies that the term 'assistance' excludes assistance related to Economic Opportunity and Transition. These provisions take effect on October 1, 2025.

What does TRANSFER OF SERVICES. of Veterans Opportunity 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. The Secretary cannot transfer services until submitting a certification to Congress confirming the transition won't negatively impact veterans and the services are ready. The certification must be submitted between April 1 and September 1 of the first fiscal year following enactment. If the Secretary fails to submit the certification by the deadline, a report explaining the delay and an estimated certification date must be submitted to Congress.

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Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs to consolidate and administer programs supporting veterans' economic opportunities, including vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and housing loan programs.
The bill creates an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, appointed by the President, to lead VEOTA and ensure its effective operation.
Before transferring services to VEOTA, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must report to Congress and certify that the transition will not negatively impact veterans or service quality.

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