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S 2494 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Hire Student Veterans Act

The Hire Student Veterans Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include veterans using educational benefits from the VA (like the GI Bill) or military programs while employed. Employers who hire these veterans can claim the tax credit, reducing their federal tax bill. The bill adjusts eligibility requirements to specifically cover veterans attending school with these benefits and modifies the minimum employment period for them. This change applies to veterans starting work after the bill becomes law.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers hiring veterans with VA benefits, directly reducing federal tax burden. Provides tax relief via credit expansion.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans using GI Bill benefits by incentivizing employers to hire them while studying, directly supporting higher education access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credits for employers hiring veterans using VA benefits, promoting employment opportunities for this group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers hiring veterans using VA educational benefits, directly supporting veteran employment and education transition.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 29, 2025 Last action Jul 29, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jul 29, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
NV
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Photo of Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
KS
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