To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act - Entitles to veterans vocational rehabilitation benefits any member of the Armed Forces hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment who is: (1) determined to have a permanent total disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; and (2) likely to be discharged or released from active service for such disability.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5678-5680)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2239.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5683)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 414).(text: CR H5678)
Roll Call #414 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR H5678)
Roll Call #414 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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