Bill > HR4380

This bill aims to make certain improvements relating to the hiring and employment of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses. The key provisions are: 1. Permanently extending the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, which provides retraining assistance for unemployed veterans. 2. Improving employment skills verification for members of the Armed Forces, including establishing a database to record their training that may be applicable to civilian jobs, and making this information available to states and potential employers. 3. Allowing states to confirm the accuracy and authenticity of certifications or verifications of job skills and experience provided to members of the Armed Forces, and requiring a response within 5 business days. 4. Providing a work opportunity tax credit to small businesses that hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard. 5. Permanently extending the work opportunity tax credit for employers hiring qualified veterans, members of the Ready Reserve, and National Guard. 6. Providing a work opportunity tax credit for employers hiring qualified military spouses.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4380/all-info