H.R. 3579: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-05-23):
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act
This bill modifies the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VR&E program provides job training and employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
The bill requires veterans to submit an application to the VA in order to receive an initial evaluation to participate in the VR&E program.
Further, a veteran may not receive employment assistance under the VR&E program for more than 365 days.
The bill also requires the VA to report to Congress regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program, including the annual wages of veterans before and after completion of a program. Additionally, the VA must annually publish the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program and the date on which they first meet with a counselor as part of the program.
Finally, the VA must seek to enter into a contract with a non-VA entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation to review, report, and provide recommendations on rehabilitation programs under the VR&E program.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Derrick Van Orden | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-05-23 |
| Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-05-23 |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3579 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3579?
H.R. 3579 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act.
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