Bills · HR 6960
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6960Armed Forces and National Security
Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
INTRO JAN 7· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because many veterans, despite having earned numerous benefits through their service, may not be aware of all the resources available to them or how to access them. By requiring employers to prominently display this information, the bill aims to close that knowledge gap, making it simpler for veterans to find critical support for their health, finances, and well-being.
If this bill becomes law, veterans could more easily discover and access vital programs and services, potentially improving their quality of life and reducing the stress of navigating complex benefit systems. If it doesn't pass, veterans will continue to rely on existing, often fragmented, methods of information discovery, which can be a significant hurdle for those in need.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to create and publish a detailed notice for each state listing federal and state benefits for veterans.
This ensures a comprehensive and standardized source of benefit information is available, tailored to each state's specific offerings.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that employers with 50 or more employees must display this notice in prominent locations where other employee information is typically posted.
This makes crucial benefit information readily accessible to veterans directly in their daily work environment.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs to review and update these notices at least twice a year.
This guarantees that the information provided to veterans remains current and accurate over time.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of Labor to conduct an information campaign to notify employers about the new notice and display requirements.
This helps ensure employers are aware of their new obligations and how to comply, promoting widespread adoption.
PROVISION 05
Defines "employer" broadly to include private companies with 50 or more employees, public agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the Library of Congress.
This clarifies which entities are subject to the display requirement, focusing on larger workplaces that employ many veterans.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
D· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 92%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
JAN 7
Introduced in House
JAN 7
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6960
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Last actionJan 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2026
House BillHR 6960Armed Forces and National Security
Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
13
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