VALOR Act

H.R. 3949 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Oct 4, 2017, sponsored by Ro Khanna with 6 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Oct 4, 2017
Co-sponsors: 6
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Public law: Public Law 115-89

What it does

Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act or the VALOR Act (Sec. 2) This bill provides that the state approving agency for a multi-state non-federal apprenticeship program is: (1) for program approval purposes, the state approving agency for the state in which the headquarters of the apprenticeship program is located; and (2) for all other purposes, the state approving agency for the state in which the apprentic…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ro Khanna (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 4, 2017
Passed the HouseNov 7, 2017
Passed the SenateNov 15, 2017
Sent to the PresidentNov 17, 2017
Became lawNov 21, 2017

Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 21, 2017)

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Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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