H.R. 6904 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act

What it does

Bars veterans convicted of assaulting or resisting a Department of Veterans Affairs officer from benefits under chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, and 36 for convictions occurring on or after enactment.
Extends vocational rehabilitation eligibility for veterans who do not secure employment in their trained occupation within one year after training ends.
Requires Secretary of Veterans Affairs approval for vocational rehabilitation equipment purchases exceeding $5,000.
Caps federal funds for a single veteran's rehabilitation program at $250,000, adjusted annually beginning October 1, 2026, by the same percentage as education benefit increases.
Requires the Secretary to employ an employment counselor at each regional office of the Department to the extent practicable.

May 20, 2026: Committee Hearings Held

Committee: House Veterans' Affairs