House Passes Bipartisan Veterans Legislation Cosponsored by Shea-Porter
Source: New Hampshire Labor News
By New Hampshire Labor News
Bills to support job training for veterans, benefit wounded veterans, and recognize WWII heroes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1344 and H.R. 324, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter to recognize World War II heroes and make air travel easier for wounded and disabled veterans. Shea-Porter also voted in support of H.R. 1412, legislation to improve job opportunities for veterans.
“I’m proud to support these bipartisan bills,” Shea-Porter said. “They reflect our respect, appreciation, and commitment towards America’s veterans.”
H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013, would improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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