Congress passed the bicameral, bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act last week, improving veterans’ access to healthcare and benefits, according to information from Sen. Kevin Cramer’s office.

The legislation included the VET-TEC Authorization Act, led by Cramer, R-ND, and Angus King, I-Maine, members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to fund the Veterans Technology Education Courses (VET-TEC) program, which expired earlier this year.

Since its creation in 2017, the VET-TEC program has helped thousands of veterans get jobs in the technology sector. The program has an 84% graduation rate, and provides tuition at eligible training institutions, housing stipends, and connections with potential employers.

“The VET-TEC program has created effective pathways for veterans to launch their careers in tech,” said Cramer. “Building on its successes, this reauthorization expands eligibility to allow more veterans to participate in the program. Supporting our veterans includes enhancing the employment resources and opportunities available to them. I appreciate Congress’ support of this bill and look forward to the President signing it into law.”