Gordon Votes To Improve Veteran Job Opportunities

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Gordon Votes To Improve Veteran Job Opportunities

Congressman Bart Gordon announced the U.S. House of Representatives approved a number of measures this week to improve employment opportunities for veterans returning from service.

"The measures we approved today help to ease veterans' transition into the civilian job market," Gordon said. "Too many veterans are struggling to find jobs that make the best use of their invaluable strengths."

The Housing, Employment and Living Programs for Veterans Act (H.R. 5360) improves employment opportunities for veterans in a number of areas. The bill improves loans for veteran-owned small businesses and provides a stipend for injured veterans seeking to become teachers in rural communities. The bill also enhances education benefits for veterans seeking to attend flight schools or enrolled in on-the-job training programs. The Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act (H.R. 6123) establishes a transition program for new veterans whose military occupational specialty is not easily transferred to the civilian job market.

Additional bills passed this week included measures to provide qualifications for vocational rehabilitation counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

"These measures will help ensure those who risked their lives for our country have the support they deserve when they come home," Gordon said.

All six bills passed with wide bipartisan support. They will now move to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

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