Bill · H.R. 6404· House(119-HR-6404)
Hire Student Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Susie Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Hire Student Veterans Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to expand the work opportunity tax credit to include specific veterans. These are veterans attending an educational institution using assistance provided under specific laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense. The changes modify the existing tax code to include these individuals in the credit program.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill creates financial incentives for employers to hire veterans attending educational institutions.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+3
The bill provides a tax credit to employers who hire student veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill supports veterans by incentivizing employers to hire those receiving educational assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Credits for Employers: By amending Section 51(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, the bill provides a work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are using educational assistance under various chapters of title 38 and title 10 of the United States Code. This could encourage businesses to hire student veterans.
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Modified Employment Requirements: Per Section 2(b), the modification of the minimum employment period applies differently to the qualified veterans described in the new clause, which may provide more flexibility in how these individuals are hired and credited.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4Good For Students+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Small Business Taxes+3Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida