Hire Student Veterans Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T04:18:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6684 Hire Student Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6684

Bill 117 hr 6684, also known as the Hire Student Veterans Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of helping student veterans transition from military service to civilian employment. The bill focuses on providing support and resources to student veterans to help them find job opportunities and succeed in the workforce.

One key aspect of the Hire Student Veterans Act is the establishment of a grant program to assist colleges and universities in developing programs and services specifically tailored to the needs of student veterans. These programs may include career counseling, job placement assistance, and networking opportunities with potential employers.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase awareness among employers about the skills and experiences that student veterans bring to the table. This includes promoting the benefits of hiring student veterans and providing resources for employers to better understand how to support and integrate them into their workforce. Overall, the Hire Student Veterans Act seeks to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment for student veterans, ultimately helping them successfully transition into the workforce and achieve their career goals.

Congressional Summary of HR 6684

Hire Student Veterans Act

This bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to allows employers a credit for hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under programs provided by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6684

Bill HR 6684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6684 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6684's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 9, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6684

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6684

Hire Student Veterans Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense.