Bill · S. 3591· Senate(119-S-3591)
Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
- Introduced
- 1/7/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Angus King
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act requires the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work together to create a notice about veteran benefits. This notice must be specific to each State and include information such as the Veterans Crisis Line and how to apply for benefits. Once developed, the notice must be published on the websites of both the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Employers are then required to post this notice in conspicuous places on their premises. The law also mandates that the notices be reviewed and updated at least twice a year.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill provides veterans with better access to information regarding their available federal and state benefits through workplace notices.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill improves access to benefits by requiring employers to post notices detailing how veterans can apply for them.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+4
The bill requires the notice to include information about the Veterans Crisis Line to increase awareness of mental health resources.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The bill imposes a mandatory notice-posting requirement on employers which creates a small administrative burden.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of Benefits: By requiring employers to post a notice detailing available benefits, veterans can learn about resources like the Veterans Crisis Line and how to apply for benefits (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)).
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State-Specific Information: The bill ensures that the notices can include specific information regarding benefits available under a State's own laws, providing more relevant local data for veterans (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Regular Updates to Information: The requirement for the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review and update the notices at least twice a year ensures that the information provided to workers remains current (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(B)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burden for Employers: Employers are required to post and keep the notice in conspicuous places where employees and applicants usually see them, which creates a specific duty for the workplace (Section 2, subsection (a)).
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Mandatory Display Timeline: While the act takes effect upon enactment, the specific requirement for employers to display the notice begins one year after the act is passed (Section 2, subsection (e)(2)).
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+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- 4/29/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- 1/7/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana