H.R.982 - Warriors to Workforce Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 982, the "Warriors to Workforce Act," proposes an amendment to Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill aims to increase the educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans during their first year of full-time apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. Specifically, it seeks to raise the assistance level from 80 percent to 90 percent of the applicable rate.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would provide increased financial support to veterans participating in apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs during their initial year. This could encourage more veterans to pursue these training opportunities. It may also ease the financial burden on veterans as they transition into civilian careers.
Potential Benefits
- Increased financial assistance for veterans in apprenticeship programs.
- Encourages participation in on-the-job training.
- Supports the transition of veterans to the civilian workforce.
- Potentially reduces unemployment rates among veterans.
- Enhances skill development and career opportunities for veterans.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increase in government spending on veteran education benefits.
- May require additional administrative resources to implement and manage.
- Could create a disparity between benefits for the first year versus subsequent years of training.
- Possible unintended consequences if the increased benefit leads to program saturation.
- The bill does not address the quality or availability of apprenticeship programs themselves.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause, as it seeks to support veterans' transition to civilian life through increased educational assistance. Specifically, it falls under Congress's power to provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States as stated in the preamble. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).