To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans.

HR 728 directs the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to establish a pilot program offering short-term fellowships for veterans. The program, running for up to 20 weeks in 3-5 selected states, provides veterans with a monthly stipend and a pathway to long-term employment with the same employer. States must partner with non-profits to administer the fellowships, using existing funds plus $10 million annually from fiscal years 2023-2027. The bill directly affects veterans seeking transitional work experience and employers participating in the program.