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S 4074 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024

This bill amends veterans' education law to help veterans transition into truck driving careers. It allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-state trucking apprenticeship programs as a "State approving agency," eliminating the need for separate state approvals. This directly affects veterans seeking trucking training by expanding access to approved programs across state lines. The key change simplifies program approval, making it easier for veterans to enroll in qualifying interstate trucking apprenticeships using their education benefits.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans by simplifying multi-state trucking apprenticeship approvals, directly aligning with 'educational access' under the topic definition.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill simplifies multi-state trucking apprenticeships for veterans, directly advancing transportation workforce development in trucking careers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill simplifies multi-state trucking apprenticeship approvals for veterans, expanding career transition access and aligning with veteran employment support indicators.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 8, 2024 Last action Apr 8, 2024
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Apr 8, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 8, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jon Tester
Jon Tester
DDemocratic
MT
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Co
Photo of Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
LA
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Co
Photo of Mike Braun
Mike Braun
RRepublican
IN
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