What is the current status of HR 2625?

HR 2625 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 2625?

HR 2625 was sponsored by Donald Davis (D), Rep.

Updates Language for Veteran Employment

IntroducedApril 3, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Armed Forces and National SecurityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Why This Matters

This bill updates the language used in federal law to describe challenges veterans face in finding jobs.

If you are a veteran, this bill changes how your job challenges are described in federal law.

Who this affects

veterans seeking employment · agencies that assist veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill changes the term 'employment handicap' to 'employment barrier' in federal law.
2The new language aims to better reflect the challenges veterans face in finding jobs.
3This change applies to all references in Title 38 of the United States Code.
4The bill seeks to promote a more positive view of veterans' employment challenges.

Read the detailed summary

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025 This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handicap with employment barrier.

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Updates Language for Veteran Employment

IntroducedApril 3, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Armed Forces and National SecurityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Why This Matters

This bill updates the language used in federal law to describe challenges veterans face in finding jobs.

If you are a veteran, this bill changes how your job challenges are described in federal law.

Who this affects

veterans seeking employment · agencies that assist veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill changes the term 'employment handicap' to 'employment barrier' in federal law.
2The new language aims to better reflect the challenges veterans face in finding jobs.
3This change applies to all references in Title 38 of the United States Code.
4The bill seeks to promote a more positive view of veterans' employment challenges.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document