Bill · H.R. 4271· House(119-HR-4271)
VR&E Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 7/2/2025
- Last activity
- 7/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "VR&E Accountability Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to limit how long the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can extend a vocational rehabilitation program for a veteran. Under this proposal, the Secretary cannot extend a program beyond ninety-six months without meeting specific conditions. To exceed this limit, the Secretary must first determine that extraordinary circumstances exist for the veteran. Additionally, the Secretary must provide written notice regarding the extension and these circumstances to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency by requiring written notice of program extensions to Congressional committees.
The opposite
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-3
The bill introduces a 96-month limit on vocational rehabilitation extensions, which could negatively impact veterans with long-term needs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-3
The bill imposes new time limits and oversight requirements on vocational rehabilitation, which may restrict long-term support for some veterans.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Program Extensions: By requiring the Secretary to submit written notice of extensions and the underlying extraordinary circumstances to Congressional committees, the bill creates a formal process for accountability. This is found in Section 2, paragraph (2), subparagraph (B).
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Defined Limits on Program Duration: The bill establishes a specific time limit of ninety-six months for vocational rehabilitation programs, which provides a clear boundary for the duration of these programs unless specific criteria are met. This is found in Section 2, paragraph (2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Long-Term Rehabilitation: Veterans who require more than ninety-six months for their vocational rehabilitation may face challenges if the Secretary does not determine that their situation meets the criteria of extraordinary circumstances. This is found in Section 2, paragraph (2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-3
- 7/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House