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Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act

This bill updates veteran vocational rehabilitation programs by setting funding limits and establishing new rules for benefit eligibility. It also addresses benefits for veterans convicted of crimes against VA staff and clarifies rules for living allowances and disability pay.
Key points
Veterans convicted of assaulting or resisting VA employees may be barred from receiving certain education and training benefits.
A $250,000 lifetime cap is placed on individual rehabilitation programs, with annual adjustments for inflation starting in 2026.
Equipment purchases for a veteran's program exceeding $5,000 now require specific approval from the VA Secretary.
Veterans cannot receive total disability compensation based on individual unemployability while participating in a vocational rehabilitation program.
Living allowances can be calculated based on the veteran's home location if they live more than 25 miles from their training institution.
The VA is required to employ at least one employment counselor at every regional office.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act
Print number: HR 6904
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2025-12-18