VR&E Accountability Act
This bill sets a 96-month maximum for veterans' vocational rehabilitation programs (VR&E) under the Department of Veterans Affairs. It prohibits extending programs beyond 96 months without first determining "extraordinary circumstances" apply to a specific veteran and submitting written notice to Congress's Veterans' Affairs committees. The law directly affects veterans whose rehabilitation needs might otherwise lead to indefinite program extensions. Key mechanisms include the 96-month cap, the "extraordinary circumstances" requirement, and mandatory congressional notification for any extension beyond that limit.
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Introduced Jul 2, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jul 2, 2025
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Derrick Van Orden
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