This bill establishes a new grant program, to be administered by the Secretary of Labor in consultation with the Transition Executive Committee, aimed at boosting employment for specific populations within the energy sector . The program provides financial assistance to eligible entities that hire members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses. This initiative seeks to leverage the skills of service members and support their transition into civilian careers. The grant program prioritizes certain individuals, including those involuntarily separated , with military experience relevant to energy, residing in qualified opportunity zones , or facing significant employment barriers such as service-connected disabilities or homelessness. Eligible entities primarily function in energy generation, transmission, storage, distribution, or the manufacture of critical energy components . Preference is given to entities operating in qualified opportunity zones or those classified as small business concerns. Grant funds are specifically authorized to reimburse grantees for various hiring costs, including expenses for licensure, certification, training, recruitment, and relocation, up to $10,000 per individual and a maximum of $500,000 per grantee annually. Recipients must agree to reporting requirements on fund usage, employee retention, satisfaction, and salaries, and are subject to audits. The bill authorizes $60,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund this program.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Armed Forces and National Security
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VET Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4105| House
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This bill establishes a new grant program, to be administered by the Secretary of Labor in consultation with the Transition Executive Committee, aimed at boosting employment for specific populations within the energy sector . The program provides financial assistance to eligible entities that hire members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses. This initiative seeks to leverage the skills of service members and support their transition into civilian careers. The grant program prioritizes certain individuals, including those involuntarily separated , with military experience relevant to energy, residing in qualified opportunity zones , or facing significant employment barriers such as service-connected disabilities or homelessness. Eligible entities primarily function in energy generation, transmission, storage, distribution, or the manufacture of critical energy components . Preference is given to entities operating in qualified opportunity zones or those classified as small business concerns. Grant funds are specifically authorized to reimburse grantees for various hiring costs, including expenses for licensure, certification, training, recruitment, and relocation, up to $10,000 per individual and a maximum of $500,000 per grantee annually. Recipients must agree to reporting requirements on fund usage, employee retention, satisfaction, and salaries, and are subject to audits. The bill authorizes $60,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund this program.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment information and archivesManufacturingMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation