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This bill establishes a new grant program administered by the Secretary of Labor to help members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses obtain employment in the energy industry. The program will provide grants to eligible entities (primarily companies in energy generation, transmission, storage, distribution, or equipment manufacturing) to reimburse costs associated with hiring covered individuals. Preference will be given to individuals who are involuntarily separated, have energy-related military experience, live in qualified opportunity zones, or have service-connected disabilities. Grantees can receive up to $10,000 per hired individual and a maximum of $500,000 annually, with funds covering costs like training, certification, recruitment, and relocation. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing employee retention, satisfaction, and use of grant funds, and submit to audits. The program is authorized $60 million annually from 2026 to 2031, with no more than 15% allocated to administrative costs. The Secretary of Labor must coordinate with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to avoid service duplication and will be required to submit a comprehensive report to Congress by September 30, 2030, recommending whether to expand, extend, or modify the grant program.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

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