Veterans (Veteran Employment)

passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 828: SERV Act

The SERV Act requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to annually report on its outreach efforts for veteran entrepreneurs, including programs like Veteran Business Outreach Centers and Boots to Business. It also mandates a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report analyzing credit access barriers for veteran-owned small businesses, covering credit sources, default rates, program gaps, and how military service affects credit history. The bill directly affects veterans, service-disabled veterans, Reservists, and their spouses who own or seek to start businesses. These reporting requirements aim to improve understanding of support needs without creating new funding or programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates SBA outreach reports for veteran entrepreneurs and GAO analysis of credit barriers for veteran-owned businesses, directly advancing veteran economic opportunities and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Mental Health Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1120: Unity through Service Act of 2025

The Unity through Service Act of 2025 establishes an Interagency Council on Service composed of federal agency heads to coordinate efforts promoting military service, national service, and public service opportunities across government agencies. The Council will develop common recruitment strategies, coordinate joint marketing initiatives between the military, Peace Corps, and national service programs, and submit regular reports to Congress on service recruitment and transition assistance. Key provisions include requiring joint market research between military departments, the Peace Corps, and national service programs, as well as improving transition assistance for military members entering public service careers. The bill mandates annual coordination and quadrennial reports to Congress on recruitment strategies, with the first report due within two years of enactment. The legislation does not authorize new funding, relying instead on existing agency resources to implement these coordination efforts.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes transition assistance coordination for military service members, directly supporting veterans' post-service integration and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 124: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025

The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 establishes new rules for disciplining VA supervisors and management officials (excluding senior executives and political appointees) for poor performance or misconduct. It requires the VA Secretary to use specific, written criteria - like the offense's severity, the employee's role, and past record - when deciding on removal, demotion, or suspension, and mandates decisions within 15 business days. The bill creates an internal grievance process for affected employees and strengthens whistleblower protections by requiring Special Counsel approval before disciplining someone who disclosed wrongdoing. It also limits judicial review to cases of arbitrary or capricious decisions and explicitly prohibits courts from reducing penalties. The law applies to VA employees covered under the bill's definition, effective from the 2017 VA Accountability Act's enactment date.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves VA accountability for veterans' services by mandating clear disciplinary criteria and timelines, directly strengthening oversight of VA management to protect veteran care quality.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3871: Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025

The Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 creates a tax credit for employers hiring apprentices in infrastructure-related occupations, offering $3,000 per apprentice annually (or $6,000 for veterans, National Guard/reserve members, or military spouses). The credit applies for two consecutive tax years for apprentices enrolled in registered programs meeting federal standards, with a total cap of $5 billion. It specifies infrastructure occupations including construction, installation/maintenance, production, and IT roles, requiring employers to verify apprentices are new hires reported via W-2, not 1099 contractors. The Department of Labor will issue eligibility certificates to employers based on program data, and credits will be tracked and reported annually to ensure the $5 billion cap is not exceeded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $5B tax credit for infrastructure apprenticeships, directing government funds via tax incentives to support workforce development and economic growth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes employer investment in apprenticeships, creating job pathways and supporting workforce development in infrastructure roles.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credits for apprentices in infrastructure occupations (including construction), directly funding workforce development for transportation infrastructure projects.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly offers double tax credit ($6,000) for veterans in apprenticeship programs, advancing veteran employment opportunities per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Apprenticeships Workforce Development National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 865: Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act

This bill requires federal agencies that haven't met a specific goal for awarding contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to provide employee training on increasing such contracts. The Small Business Administration, working with the Office of Veterans Business Development, must issue guidance on best practices within 180 days and submit annual reports to Congress listing agencies that missed the target and detailing their training. It directly affects federal agencies with underperforming contracting records and aims to improve opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The policy focuses on accountability through training, guidance, and reporting rather than altering existing contracting rules.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates federal agencies to increase contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses via training and reporting, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities and economic support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6097: Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act of 2025

HR 6097, the Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act of 2025 (TIER Act), modifies the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to better support service members transitioning to civilian life. The bill requires TAP counselors to consider four new factors when designing individual transition pathways: child care needs (including Exceptional Family Member Program enrollment), employment status of other household adults, duty station location (including separation from family), and impacts of operational tempo on the member and household. These additions aim to create more personalized transition plans addressing specific family and service-related challenges. The bill directly affects active-duty service members and their families during the separation process. It changes the TAP planning process by mandating these specific considerations be integrated into individualized transition assistance.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies TAP to consider childcare, household employment, and family separation factors, enhancing transition support for veterans per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 3183: SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

HR 3183, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025, establishes a new Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate and improve falls prevention efforts for veterans. The bill mandates that VA healthcare facilities conduct annual falls risk assessments and provide fall prevention services by licensed physical or occupational therapists for veterans at risk, and requires biennial staff training on safe patient handling techniques. It also creates a pilot program to test home modifications for fall prevention and directs the VA to report on current falls prevention practices, including screening methods, home modification grants, and medication management risks. This legislation directly affects veterans at risk of falls, VA healthcare facilities, and providers delivering care under VA programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA facilities to conduct falls risk assessments and provide therapist services for at-risk veterans, improving patient safety and care quality within veterans' healthcare system.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA falls risk assessments, therapy services for at-risk veterans, and staff training to improve healthcare safety within VA facilities, directly strengthening veteran healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3136: Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2025

This bill waives the government guarantee fee for certain small business loans under the Small Business Administration's 7(a) program when made to veteran-owned businesses or their spouses. It specifically applies to loans under $1 million that are not made under other special provisions. Eligible borrowers include veterans, reserve component members, individuals in transition assistance programs, and surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disabilities. The change modifies existing Small Business Act provisions to remove this fee requirement for qualifying loans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill waives SBA loan guarantee fees for veteran-owned businesses, directly advancing economic opportunities and access to capital for veterans as defined in the bill.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2494: 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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1655: Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act

S 1655, the Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to notify Congress 48 hours before terminating any Veterans Crisis Line employee, providing justification, veteran/military spouse status, and a continuity plan. The bill mandates detailed monthly reports on staffing levels, employee status, call wait times, and operational performance until January 20, 2029, with a one-time report on specific 2025 terminations. It also requires a Comptroller General report on line improvements within 180 days. These provisions directly affect VA operations of the Veterans Crisis Line and congressional oversight, focusing on transparency and service continuity. The bill expires on January 20, 2029.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects mental health crisis line staff and operations, ensuring continuity of veteran mental health services through staffing protections and reporting requirements.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA notification and reporting to prevent Crisis Line staff terminations, ensuring service continuity and performance monitoring for veterans' healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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