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HR 9339 United States House · 118th Congress

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024

This bill amends VA education benefits rules to help veterans transition into truck driving careers. It allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to directly approve multi-state trucking apprenticeship programs for veterans using their education benefits, rather than requiring individual state approvals. This change specifically affects veterans seeking trucking training that crosses state lines, as current rules only permit state-specific programs. The key provision removes a barrier for veterans pursuing interstate trucking careers through VA-funded apprenticeships.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for veterans by removing barriers to multi-state trucking apprenticeships under VA education benefits.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables veterans to access multi-state trucking apprenticeships, directly supporting transportation workforce development in a key sector of the industry.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves state approval barriers for VA education benefits in multi-state trucking apprenticeships, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities through expanded benefit access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Freight Roads & Highways Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Benefits
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 9, 2024 Last action Aug 9, 2024
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Aug 9, 2024
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Aug 9, 2024
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Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
NH
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Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
VA
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