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Improving Veterans' Opportunity in Education and Business Act of 2008
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vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
HR 6221--Improving Veterans' Opportunity in Education and Business Act 2008--Requires that, if the Secretary of Veterans Affairs enters into a contract or other arrangement, on or after June 1, 2007, to acquire goods or services (or both), the Secretary shall include in such contract or arrangement a requirement that the contractee comply with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting goals and preferences with respect to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Directs the Secretary to modify current contracts and arrangements to comply with requirements of this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of VA workstudy activities to include workstudy positions available on site at educational institutions, including positions in academic departments and in student services. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program of job training in skills relevant to the job market for discharged veterans who are either currently not paid at more than 150% of the federal minimum wage, or: (1) had a military occupational specialty of limited transferability to the civilian job market; (2) are not otherwise eligible for veterans' education or training services; (3) have not acquired a marketable skill since leaving military service; (4) were discharged under conditions not less than honorable; and (5) have been unemployed for at least 90 of the previous 180 days. Designates the program as the MOST (military occupational specialty transition) Program. Directs the Secretary to contract with employers to provide programs of apprenticeship on on-job training for such veterans. Limits such payments to $20,000 per veteran and 24 months in duration. Requires quarterly employer reports certifying wages paid to such veterans. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to describe Program activities within a currently-required annual report by the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Small Business
Monitored the following legislation: H.R. 3033, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 3928, Government Contractor Accountability and Transparency Act. H.R. 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2008. Monitored the following legislation (cont'd): H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 09. H.R. 5683, To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office. H.R. 5959, Intelligence Authorization Act for FY09. H.R. 6221, Improving Veteran's Opportunities in Education and Business Act. H.R. 6780, No FEAR II. S. 2041, False Claims Correction Act of 2007. S. 2394, Good Government Contractor Act of 2007. S. 2904, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008. S. 2905, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act. S. 2916, Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act. S. 2996, Intelligence Authorization Act for FY09. S. 3001, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 09. Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Native American interests in Small Business Administration programs, federal procurement programs, and corporate governance.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Small Business
HR 6221--Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008--Requires that, if the VA Secretary enters into a contract or other arrangement, on or after June 1, 2007, to acquire goods or services (or both), the Secretary shall include in such contract or arrangement a requirement that the contractee comply with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting goals and preferences with respect to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Directs the Secretary to modify current contracts and arrangements to comply with requirements of this Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Small Business
HR 6221--Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008--Amend title 38, USC, to require the VA Secretary to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Education
HR 2642, [Public Law 110-252]--Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008--Changes to Montgomery GI Bill educational program. HR 4889--The Guard and Reserves Are Fighting Too Act of 2008--Recodifies under federal veterans' benefits provisions former federal armed forces provisions relating to educational assistance programs for members of the Ready Reserve ordered to active duty by reason of war or national emergency. Revises the amount of assistance available for licensing or certification tests. Includes under such recodification provisions concerning an educational assistance allowance for members of the Ready Reserve for flight training. Repeals the authority for accelerated payment of such assistance. Provides for program administration through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for FY 2010 and thereafter (with transition provisions). Extends the time limitation for the use of the Ready Reserve educational assistance entitlement to ten years after separation from the Ready Reserve. HR 5684--Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008--Amend title 38, USC, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the VA Secretary. HR 5740, S 22--Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assist Act of 2008--Amend title 38, USC, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. HR 6224--Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2008--Direct the VA Secretary to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38, USC. S 1718--Veterans Education Tuition Support Act--Amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to servicemembers of tuition for programs of education interrupted by military service, for deferment of students loans and reduced interest rates for servicemembers during periods of military service. S 2139--National Guard and Reserve Educational Benefits Fairness Act of 2007--Amend title 38, USC, provide educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the National Guard and Reserve who serve extended period of continuous active duty that include a prolonged period of service in certain theaters of operation. S 2683--Amend title 38, USC, to modify certain authorities relating to educational assistance benefits for veterans and for other purposes--Amends federal provisions concerning veterans' educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to: (1) allow the accelerated payment of such assistance for the pursuit of education leading to employment in high-technology industry only for programs of education which do not lead to an associate or higher degree; (2) terminate the June 30, 2010, delimiting period on an expanded scope of work activities that may be assigned to individuals participating in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study programs; and (3) authorize appropriations for VA payments to state agencies which approve programs of education for purposes of participation in the VA educational assistance programs. S 2926--Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act of 2008--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to modify and update provisions of law relating to nonprofit research and education corporations. S 2938--Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008--A bill to amend title 10 and 38, USC, to improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces. S 2864--Training and Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans Enhancement Act of 2008--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to include improvement in quality of life in the objectives of training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for other purposes. HR 3008--Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act--Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to make competitive grants to provide financial assistance to state departments of veterans affairs for the training of rural county veteran service officers in order to improve outreach and assistance to veterans, as well as their spouses, children and parents, who may be eligible to receive veterans' or veterans-related benefits and who are residing in rural counties. Limits each grant to $1 million. Requires grants to be made on an annual basis. S 2864--Training and Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans Enhancement Act of 2008--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to include improvement in quality of life in the objectives of training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for other purposes. S 2273--Enhanced Opportunities for Formerly Homeless Veterans Residing in Permanent Housing Act of 2007--A bill to enhance the functioning and integration of formerly homeless veterans who reside in permanent housing and for other purposes. HR 3889--Amend title 38, USC, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study of the vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the Secretary--Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study for at least 20 years of the veterans who begin participating a vocational rehabilitation program during FY 2008. HR 5684--Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008--Amend title 38, USC, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes. S 1718--Veterans Tuition Support Act--A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to servicemembers of tuition for programs of education interrupted by military service, for deferment of students loans and reduced interest rates for servicemembers during periods of military service and for other purposes. S 2471--USERRA Enforcement Improvement Act--A bill to amend title 38, USC, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and for other purposes. S 2273--Enhanced Opportunities for Formerly Homeless Veterans Residing in Permanent Housing Act of 2007--A bill to enhance the functioning and integration of formerly homeless veterans who reside in permanent housing and for other purposes. HR 6272--SMOCTA Reauthorization Act of 2008--Authorize discretionary appropriations to carry out the Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act of 1992. HR 6224--Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2008--Direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38, USC. HR 6221--Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008--Amend title 38, USC, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contracted to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans and for other purposes. Various Bills--View on pending Legislations--Ensure that veterans who sacrifice their lives continue to receive the support of their country.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)