Bill > HJR20

This resolution encourages the United States Congress to introduce legislation that would establish hiring requirements for the Department of Defense (DoD) construction projects, focusing specifically on apprentices and veterans. The resolution proposes two key mandates: first, that each project contractor should aim to have at least 10 percent of their total workforce be participants in qualified apprenticeship or postsecondary programs, and second, that among those apprentices or students, at least 10 percent should be veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The resolution's background highlights the significant contributions of veterans, noting that Alaska has the highest percentage of veterans in the nation (nearly 14 percent of adult Alaskans), and recognizes that veterans face employment challenges upon returning from military service. By proposing these hiring goals, the resolution seeks to create more employment opportunities for veterans and apprentices in DoD construction projects, acknowledging veterans' specialized training, maturity, and motivation. The resolution also directs copies of itself to be sent to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, and Alaska's congressional delegation.