Steube, Lee Introduce Hire Student Veterans Act

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Susie Lee (D-Nev.) introduced today the Hire Student Veterans Act. This bill would expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers who hire eligible student veterans. It serves as the House companion to legislation introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).

"America owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our military for their service," said Rep. Steube. "No veteran should ever be left to languish on the unemployment line. I am grateful to join with Congresswoman Lee and Senators Moran and Rosen on this bill that will expand opportunity and financial security for our student veterans. It is only right that we provide our heroes with every possible option to earn a reliable income while attending school."

"As the brave men and women who fought to keep our country safe transition back to civilian life, we need to make sure finding a good-paying, rewarding job isn't another battle," said Rep. Lee. "The Hire Student Veterans Act will provide our student veterans with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to start new careers, all while creating incentives for businesses to hire veterans. We must pass this bipartisan, commonsense legislation to make sure our vets, especially our student vets, have a roadmap to start new careers and start their civilian life back home in Nevada."

Background: Under the status quo, student veterans face higher rates of unemployment than the general population. 12% of student veterans are unable to find work. The Hire Student Veterans Act would expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include part-time jobs and paid internships for veterans currently attending school via the GI bill or other programs provided by the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs.

Read the full bill text here.