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VET Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4105| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4941
VET Act
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
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.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4941
    VET Act


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    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.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

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

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4941
VET Act
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
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.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4941
    VET Act


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    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.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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