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HB 2877 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to workforce assistance to veterans in the construction industry; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Directs the Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and implement one or more pilot programs statewide to provide training, job placement services, financial assistance, technical support and business creation assistance to veterans in the construction and construction materials industries. Permits the department to use moneys in the Veterans' Services Fund to develop, implement and maintain the pilot programs. Requires a report to the Legislative Assembly regarding the status of the pilot programs by September 15, 2026. Sunsets pilot programs on December 31, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds pilot programs providing training, job placement, and business support for veterans in construction, directly advancing employment opportunities in the industry.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to create construction industry pilot programs with training, job placement, financial aid, and business support for veterans using Veterans' Services Fund, directly advancing veteran employment services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans, then Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Evans
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