[Congressional Bills 113th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 844 Introduced in House (IH)] 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 844 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2013 Mr. Takano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VetSuccess Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY PERIOD FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. (a) Extension.--Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``twelve-year period'' and inserting ``17-year period'' each place it appears. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran applying for assistance under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>