Joseph Haynes Davis: “I rise in support of H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025. On behalf of the more than 56,000…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025. On behalf of the more than 56,000 veterans in North Carolina's First Congressional District, which I am proud to represent, and so many across our country, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this commonsense legislation. H.R. 2625 amends terminology in the Veteran Readiness and Employment program to replace the term 'employment handicap' with 'employment barrier' and the term 'serious employment handicap' with 'serious employment barrier,' while, most importantly, leaving the definitions unchanged. The Veteran Readiness and Employment program helps former servicemembers find jobs and ensure their mental and financial well-being are intact. Updating the terminology will improve efficiency and encourage veterans to use the Veteran Readiness and Employment program. No veteran should have any discomfort advocating for themselves and seeking help for their service-connected disabilities. We will continue to stay in this fight until every disabled veteran has what they need to get the assistance they have earned.”