Bill · S. 2494· Senate(119-S-2494)
Hire Student Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Hire Student Veterans Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to provide a work opportunity tax credit for businesses that hire veterans receiving educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Defense. The bill modifies the minimum employment period for these veterans to qualify for the tax credit.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill specifically targets veterans receiving educational assistance, aiming to increase their employment opportunities and financial stability.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill helps young adult veterans by increasing job opportunities while they are in school.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill helps student veterans find employment while in school.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The bill could encourage businesses to hire veterans who are also students (Section 2). This could provide veterans with employment opportunities while they are pursuing their education.
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By modifying the minimum employment period (Section 51(i)(3)(A)), the bill could make it easier for employers to qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit when hiring student veterans, potentially leading to increased hiring.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I can't see any negative impacts for people based on the text provided.
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+8Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+2
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas