H.R. 1793: Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 aims to enhance outreach and improve informational support for veterans with service-connected disabilities seeking vocational rehabilitation services. The bill proposes several key changes to the existing laws governing these programs under Title 38 of the United States Code.

Key Provisions of the Bill

1. Establishing Contact Information

The bill mandates the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a dedicated telephone line within the Education Call Center. This line will specifically handle inquiries related to the services provided for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Additionally, each regional VA office will be required to display on its website contact details, including a name, phone number, and email address, to facilitate easy access to information about available services.

2. Outreach Requirements

The bill introduces specific outreach requirements to improve communication between the VA and veterans:

• Monthly Q&A Sessions: Each VA employee responsible for counseling will be required to attend monthly sessions with school certifying officials to discuss and clarify their roles in providing services.
• Informational Briefings: Counselors must hold in-person briefings about available services at educational institutions in their region. If an institution is more than 150 miles away, these briefings can be conducted virtually.

3. Annual Reporting Requirements

The Secretary must submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This report will include:

• The number of veterans requesting extensions for their rehabilitation programs.
• The number of such requests that were approved.
• The number of requests that were rejected.

4. Extension of Program Entitlements

The bill also amends the regulations around extensions for vocational rehabilitation programs. Specifically, if a veteran requests an extension, the Secretary is required to make a decision to approve or reject the request within 30 days.

Administrative Changes

To facilitate the implementation of these provisions, the bill includes clerical amendments to update the sections of the law, ensuring clarity and consistency in how these outreach and reporting requirements are codified.

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