Darlene Hooley: “I am pleased that elements of the amendment I had intended to offer were incorporated into the en bloc amendment offered…”

“I am pleased that elements of the amendment I had intended to offer were incorporated into the en bloc amendment offered by Chairman Regula. As our troops return home from active duty service, a growing number of them are unable to return to the jobs they left behind. In the transition back to civilian life, they are encountering problems ranging from difficulties finding employment to being passed over for promotions to getting laid off under suspicious circumstances. The Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) provides these veterans with the resources and services they need to make the transition from military to civilian life. VETS provides veterans with valuable training and job placement services as well as protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans, Reservists and National Guard Members. With the influx of returning soldiers, the Veterans Employment and Training Service needs additional resources to meet the growing demands of our veterans. More and more veterans will be looking for employment, which means increased demands for both job training and placement services as well as assistance with any discrimination claims. This amendment will address these issues by providing $5 million to the Veterans Employment and Training Service so they have the money they need to meet the needs of our returning troops.…”