H.R. 1168 · 111th Congress
Veterans Retraining Act of 2009
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- John Boozman
- Introduced
- 2009-02-25
- Latest action
- 2009-11-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to pay to each covered veteran an assistance allowance for each month such veteran is enrolled in an employment and training program that teaches a skill in demand, as determined the Secretary. Limits such assistance to six months for each 10-year period.
Includes as a covered veteran one who is: (1) unemployed for at least four consecutive months before applying for such assistance; (2) able to successfully complete the program; and (3) ineligible for other veterans' education or training assistance.
Authorizes payment of a stipend to a covered veteran for moving expenses related to the receipt of such training.
Authorizes appropriations.