H.R. 1168 would amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance.
Detailed Summary
Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 - Directs 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.
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 11/3/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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