A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the manner in which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs calculates the average employment rate of veterans participating in the VET TEC high technology program, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5581, aims to change how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs calculates the average employment rate for veterans in the VET TEC high technology program. The official text detailing the specific changes to this calculation method has not yet been published.
The legislation would primarily affect veterans participating in the VET TEC program, which is designed to provide high technology training. It could also impact how the Department of Veterans Affairs reports on the program's success.
As of now, S. 5581 has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Jacky Rosen. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, with its next steps depending on further committee action and potential votes in the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5581 do?
- This bill, S. 5581, aims to change how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs calculates the average employment rate for veterans in the VET TEC high technology program. The official text detailing the specific changes to this calculation method has not yet been published. The legislation would primarily affect veterans participating in the VET TEC program, which is designed to provide high technology training. It could also impact how the Department of Veterans Affairs reports on the program's success. As of now, S. 5581 has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Jacky Rosen. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, with its next steps depending on further committee action and potential votes in the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5581 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5581 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5581?
- S. 5581 was sponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] (Democrat-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5581?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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