111th Congress > House > Vote 830

Date: November 02, 2009

Result: 356-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 832

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Budget

Sponsor: BOOZMAN, John (R-AR)

Bill number: HR1168

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Veterans Retraining Act of 2009

Bill summary: Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to pay to each covered veteran an assistance allowance for each month such veteran is enrolled in an employment and training program that teaches a skill in demand, as determined the Secretary. Limits such assistance to six months for each 10-year period. Includes as a covered veteran one who is: (1) unemployed for at least four consecutive months before applying for such assistance; (2) able to successfully complete the program; and (3) ineligible for other veterans' education or training assistance. Authorizes payment of a stipend to a covered veteran for moving expenses related to the receipt of such training. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill titles: To amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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