Bills · HR 6861
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6861Employment and training programsJudicial review and appeals
Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes how the government delivers job-seeking and employment protection services to veterans. If it becomes law, veterans would likely experience a more streamlined approach, potentially interacting with a single agency (the VA) for all their benefits and employment needs, which could make it easier to navigate the system. The intent is often to create a 'one-stop shop' for veterans.
If the bill does not pass, these employment services will continue to be managed by the Department of Labor, meaning veterans would continue to interact with two different federal departments for their overall support. The proposed change could lead to better integration of employment services with other VA benefits like healthcare and education, but also carries the risk of disruption during the transition period or potential strain on the VA's resources as it absorbs new, specialized functions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Transfers all veteran employment and reemployment programs from the Department of Labor to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This consolidates all major veteran-related services, including job support, under the VA, aiming for a single point of contact for veterans.
PROVISION 02
The transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities will become effective on October 1, 2027.
This sets a clear date for when the operational shift will occur, allowing for a defined planning and transition period.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish agreements with the Secretary of Labor and states to manage the transition of these programs.
These agreements are crucial for ensuring a smooth, coordinated transfer of services without interruption for veterans.
PROVISION 04
Directs the President to include funding for these transferred programs in the VA's budget requests starting in fiscal year 2028.
This ensures that the VA will have the necessary financial resources to operate these programs once they are under its purview.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 18
Committee Hearings Held
DEC 18
Introduced in House
DEC 18
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6861
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BUDGET COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
House BillHR 6861Employment and training programsJudicial review and appeals
Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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