Veterans (Veteran Employment)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SR 234: A Resolution recognizing the week of March 1 through 7, 2026, as "Invest in Veterans Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates the week of March 1 through 7, 2026, as "Invest in Veterans Week" in Pennsylvania to highlight the state's veteran-owned businesses. The measure aims to increase visibility for veteran entrepreneurs and encourage public support for their enterprises through awareness and promotion. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to foster community engagement with veteran-owned businesses. The resolution reflects existing state investment in veteran businesses and emphasizes the economic importance of these enterprises to Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes veteran-owned businesses and promotes visibility, fostering community engagement and support for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 575: An Act amending Titles 51 (Military Affairs) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions and providing for policy for the award of academic credit for military training; and making editorial changes.

HB 575 creates new protections for military service members and veterans seeking professional licenses in Pennsylvania. It ensures that individuals holding licenses in fields like healthcare, education, or trades retain their licenses during military service without losing eligibility or facing continuing education requirements. After discharge, veterans can renew licenses within one year by paying only the current renewal fee, without making up for missed requirements. The bill also requires the Department of Education to establish a policy for awarding academic credit at Pennsylvania colleges for military training, helping veterans apply their service experience toward college credits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures veterans retain licenses during service, eliminates continuing education requirements, and allows simplified renewal post-discharge - directly advancing veteran employment and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 993: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated annual report; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

House Bill 993 creates an official logotype for veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will develop this logotype and establish an application process and eligibility guidelines for businesses to use it. A veteran-owned business is defined as one where at least 51% of the ownership is held by a veteran. The bill also establishes a penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to use the logotype and creates a Veteran-Owned Business Coordinator to assist veteran entrepreneurs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates official logotype for veteran-owned businesses (51% veteran ownership), enhancing recognition and support for veteran entrepreneurship per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1190: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for small diverse business.

HB 1190 amends Pennsylvania law to automatically classify veteran-owned small businesses as "small diverse businesses" under Title 51 (Military Affairs). This change eliminates the need for veteran-owned small businesses to seek separate verification to qualify under programs designated for small diverse businesses. The bill directly affects veteran entrepreneurs operating small businesses in Pennsylvania who previously faced additional administrative steps. The policy takes effect 60 days after enactment, streamlining access to relevant state contracting and support programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAutomatically classifies veteran-owned businesses as small diverse, removing verification burden and improving access to business programs for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Tags Small Business

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 894: An Act establishing the Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Program and the Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

HB 894 establishes the Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Program (VETSS) to help veterans enter jobs in renewable energy and environmental sectors. The bill creates a Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Fund to provide grants to eligible employers - businesses focused on renewable energy (like solar, wind, or bioenergy) that hire veterans who completed approved apprenticeship training in fields such as electrician work, solar installation, or environmental maintenance. The Department of Community and Economic Development will administer the program, overseeing training development and grant applications. This directly affects veterans seeking sustainability-sector careers and employers in renewable energy who hire them, with the goal of addressing environmental concerns like climate change through workforce development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates fund for veterans in renewable energy jobs (solar, wind, bioenergy), directly advancing clean energy sector development and workforce investment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes program training veterans for renewable energy jobs, funding grants for solar/wind/bioenergy employers. Directly promotes clean energy sector growth and environmental sustainability.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates VETSS Program and Fund to provide grants for veterans entering renewable energy jobs, directly supporting veteran employment through dedicated funding and program creation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Climate Change Conservation Veteran Employment

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 1405: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for career and technical instructional certificate.

HB 1405 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to create new pathways for veterans to become career and technical teachers in public schools. It allows veterans who served at least 8,000 hours (four years full-time) in an occupation they will teach to qualify for a Career and Technical Intern Certificate or Career and Technical Instructional I Certificate, bypassing some standard certification requirements. The bill specifically defines "veteran" as someone discharged under honorable conditions from U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard or reserves. This directly affects veterans seeking teaching roles in career and technical education programs across Pennsylvania's public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates alternative certification for veterans in career/tech teaching, expanding teacher workforce access to support K-12 education95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates streamlined certification for veterans to become teachers, advancing employment opportunities through targeted pathway in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Teachers National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 7, 2025

HB 799: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for veterans' benefits and services workplace posting; and making an editorial change.

HB 799 requires businesses with more than 50 full-time employees (working 40+ hours weekly) in Pennsylvania to display or provide online a standardized workplace posting about veteran resources. The posting must include contact information for state and federal veteran benefits, the VA Crisis Line, and local county veterans affairs offices. Employers can meet this requirement by placing the posting in a visible location or on an employee-accessible company website. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will create and maintain this standardized posting on its public website. The law took effect on July 7, 2025, with specific provisions requiring the posting to be implemented within 180 days.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates businesses to display veteran resource contacts, improving access to benefits and services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Mental Health

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 64: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

SB 64 creates an official logotype for veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania (defined as businesses where veterans own at least 51% of the interest). Businesses can apply to use the logotype through a department process, with a $250 fee and optional contributions to the Military Family Relief Assistance Fund. The fund, established under existing law, will use these fees and contributions to support military families. The bill also imposes penalties for falsely claiming veteran status to use the logotype. It directly affects veteran-owned businesses and funds military family relief programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes $250 fee on businesses for veteran logotype, directing funds to Military Family Relief Assistance Fund, directly funding military family support program.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates official logotype for veteran-owned businesses (51%+ veteran ownership) and funds military family assistance via $250 fee, directly supporting veteran entrepreneurship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families Veteran Employment

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