Hire Veterans Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T13:30:57Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3636 Hire Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 1:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 3636

Bill 118 s 3636, also known as the Hire Veterans Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to incentivize businesses to hire veterans by providing tax credits to employers who hire and retain veterans in their workforce.

The Hire Veterans Act proposes to offer a tax credit to employers who hire qualified veterans for full-time positions. The tax credit would be based on the veteran's salary and the length of time they are employed by the company. Employers would also be eligible for an additional tax credit if they provide on-the-job training or mentorship programs for veterans.

In addition to providing tax incentives for employers, the bill also aims to improve access to job training and placement services for veterans. It calls for the establishment of a national database of job openings specifically for veterans, as well as increased funding for programs that help veterans transition from military service to civilian employment. Overall, the Hire Veterans Act seeks to address the high unemployment rate among veterans and ensure that those who have served their country are able to find meaningful employment opportunities upon returning to civilian life. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being reviewed by the relevant committees before potentially being brought to a vote.

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Current Status of Bill S 3636

Bill S 3636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2024. Bill S 3636 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2024. Bill S 3636's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 23, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3636

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3636

Hire Veterans ActHire Veterans ActA bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pilot program to identify and refer veterans for potential employment with Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.A bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pilot program to identify and refer veterans for potential employment with Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.

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