H.R.1669 — VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.1669
| Bill | H.R.1669 — VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 409 / Nay 9 / Present 0 / Not Voting 17 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 207 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 202 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023 (HR 1669) aims to reauthorize and expand the Veterans Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, which provides veterans with access to high-demand technology training. This initiative is designed to enhance the skills of veterans, facilitating their transition into the workforce, particularly in technology-related fields.
The bill authorizes funding for the VET TEC program for an additional five years, ensuring its continuity and effectiveness. It allows for an increase in the number of veterans who can participate in the program, with a proposed cap of 10,000 participants annually. The legislation also expands the types of eligible training providers to include more institutions that offer technology education, thereby broadening access to training opportunities.
Key agencies affected by this legislation include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which administers the VET TEC program, and various educational institutions that provide the training courses. The bill emphasizes partnerships with private sector employers to align training programs with current job market demands, thereby enhancing employment prospects for veterans.
Beneficiaries of the VET TEC Authorization Act include veterans seeking to acquire skills in fields such as software development, information technology, and cybersecurity. The program is particularly beneficial for those who may not have access to traditional educational pathways or who are looking to pivot into technology careers.
The bill’s latest action occurred when it was received in the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The timeline for further consideration and potential enactment remains contingent on the legislative process within the Senate. Overall, the VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023 represents a significant investment in the workforce development of veterans, aiming to bridge the skills gap in the technology sector.
Yea (409)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
