Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
Veterans Benefits: Workplace Poster Requirement
This bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs where members have held hearings to discuss it. It is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Veteran focused bills often get broad support from both parties, but many bills fail to move past the committee stage during a busy session.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a standard poster for workplaces that lists available veteran benefits. The poster will include contact info for the Veterans Crisis Line and instructions on how to apply for healthcare, education, and other support.
- Businesses with 50 or more employees would be required to display this notice in a common area where workers usually see company announcements. This includes private companies, government agencies, and offices like the Library of Congress.
- The posters will be customized for each state so veterans can learn about local programs in addition to federal ones. The government must update these notices at least twice a year to ensure the information stays current.
- If passed, the government has nine months to design the posters and start an outreach campaign to teach business owners about the new rule. Employers would have one year from the date the bill becomes law to put the posters up.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
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