Please join DAV in our support of H.R. 1799, the Ensure Military Personnel Learn Opportunities Yielding Vocations that Employ Transitioning Servicemembers Act, or the EMPLOY VETS Act.
About 250,000 service members transition to civilian life each year. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, resources, and tools to service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life.
The transition from military service to civilian life can be very difficult for many Veterans who must overcome obstacles to successful employment. The EMPLOY VETS Act would expand the definition of eligible Veterans for VA job counseling, training and placement services for Veterans by adding those service members who are eligible for TAP.
In accordance with DAV Resolution No. 187, DAV strongly supports H.R. 1799, the EMPLOY VETS Act. For many service members separating from service, the immediate focus is seeking gainful employment to support themselves and their families. H.R. 1799 will provide the assistance they need to achieve that goal.
Please use the prepared email to contact your Representative to co-sponsor the EMPLOY VETS Act. Thank you for your support and defense of our nation's Veterans who were wounded, injured or made ill due to their service.