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Consolidating Veteran Employment Services Under VA for Improved Performance.

This Act transfers key veteran employment, training, and reemployment rights programs (including USERRA) from the Department of Labor (DOL) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Effective October 2027, this centralization aims to simplify access to critical services, allowing veterans to manage all their employment-related support through a single agency. The bill also merges existing veteran employment specialist roles into one streamlined position to improve service delivery.
Key points
Major veteran employment assistance, training, and reintegration programs will move from the Department of Labor (DOL) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) starting October 1, 2027.
A new position, the Deputy Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, will be established within the VA to oversee these consolidated services.
Existing state-level veteran employment roles (DVOP and LVER) will be merged into a single "Veteran Employment Specialist" position to streamline service delivery.
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Print number: 119_HR_6861
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Major veteran employment assistance, training, and reintegration programs will move from the Department of Labor (DOL) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) starting October 1, 2027.
  • A new position, the Deputy Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, will be established within the VA to oversee these consolidated services.
  • Existing state-level veteran employment roles (DVOP and LVER) will be merged into a single "Veteran Employment Specialist" position to streamline service delivery.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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