Congress·Bill·H.R. 6650
Veterans Career Connection Act
Congress targets faster hiring by creating VA-run searchable talent hub for veterans and soon-to-separate troops
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Creates a new Veterans Affairs program to help employers find veterans and soon-to-separate service members who want jobs.
- Participation is optional: veterans and eligible active-duty members must choose to join before their info is shared.
- Employers approved by Veterans Affairs could search a database that may include discharge date, skills, certifications, job location preferences, and a resume/profile.
- Requires Veterans Affairs to work with Defense, Labor, employers, veterans groups, and state workforce agencies to set up and run the program.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Career Connection Act
Bill NumberHR 6650
Congress119th Congress
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(4)D: 3R: 1
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