About the bill
H.R. 3949 would ease the approval process for on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs under the GI Bill. Specifically, the bill allows an apprenticeship to be approved in a state where its headquarters are located and allow this approval to apply to other states, eliminating the need for employers to seek approval in each state. The bill also removes the requirements for a signature from both the veteran and the employer/apprenticeship program certifying the veteran’s apprenticeship hours.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Nov 21, 2017
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on November 21, 2017.
6 Cosponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Passing Two Bills to Support Our Veterans”
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Rep. Beto O’Rourke [D-TX16, 2013-2018]
(Co-sponsor)
on Nov 7, 2017
“Cramer: house ensures va reform with passage of legislation”
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Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND]
on Nov 10, 2017
“Hartzler Supports House Measures to Improve Services for Veterans”
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Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO4, 2011-2022]
on Nov 9, 2017
History
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Oct 4, 2017
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Introduced
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Oct 11, 2017
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Considered by Economic Opportunity
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Oct 25, 2017
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Considered by Economic Opportunity
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Nov 2, 2017
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Ordered Reported
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Nov 7, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Nov 7, 2017
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Reported by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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Nov 15, 2017
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Nov 21, 2017
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 3949 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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