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Retain Skilled Veterans Act

12/31/2022, 5:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4031

Bill 117 HR 4031, also known as the Retain Skilled Veterans Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of retaining skilled veterans in the workforce by providing incentives for employers to hire and retain veterans.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it would establish a tax credit for employers who hire and retain veterans in their workforce. This tax credit would provide financial incentives for businesses to prioritize hiring veterans, who often bring valuable skills and experience to the table.

Additionally, the bill would create a grant program to support training and reintegration programs for veterans. This would help veterans transition back into civilian life and acquire the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. Furthermore, the Retain Skilled Veterans Act would require federal agencies to prioritize the hiring of veterans for certain positions. This would ensure that veterans have access to job opportunities within the federal government, where their skills and experience can be put to good use. Overall, the Retain Skilled Veterans Act aims to support veterans in their transition to civilian life and encourage employers to hire and retain these valuable members of the workforce. By providing incentives for businesses to hire veterans and supporting training programs, this bill seeks to address the issue of veteran unemployment and retention.

Congressional Summary of HR 4031

Retain Skilled Veterans Act

This bill modifies the restriction related to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to certain civil service positions in the Department of Defense. Under the bill, the 180-day waiting period before a retired member may be appointed to a position only applies to those positions in the excepted or competitive service classified at or above GS-14 of the General Schedule (or equivalent).

Current Status of Bill HR 4031

Bill HR 4031 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4031 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4031's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4031

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4031

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4031

To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level.
Retain Skilled Veterans Act
Retain Skilled Veterans Act

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