Political Quotes

“Too many of our veterans struggle to find a job despite their unique leadership abilities and proven skill sets. At the same time, I hear from small businesses that our economy skills gap is widening. Manufacturers want to hire, but positions sit unfilled because they cannot find qualified workers. That is why I am proud to introduce, this week, the GI Internship Program Act. The bill brings together these two sides, veterans and our small businesses, to bridge the skills gap and expand the job opportunities available to those who served our Nation. Since 1944, we have committed to providing our returning military men and women a quality education, but not every lesson is best learned in the classroom. This legislation allows veterans to receive their post- 9/11 GI Bill benefit as a stipend while participating in a qualifying 6-month to 1-year internship or apprenticeship, at no additional cost to taxpayers. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with my colleague from Florida, Congressman Ted Yoho. I encourage our colleagues to join us in support of our veterans and manufacturers on this win-win commonsense legislation. ____________________”