H.R. 6401 · 112th Congress

To require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2012-09-13
Latest action
2012-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Labor to commence a one-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing veterans seeking employment with access to computing facilities in order to facilitate their access to websites that: (1) match such veterans with available jobs based on skills acquired as members of the Armed Forces, and (2) allow employers to post information about available jobs. Requires the Secretary to provide such veterans with assistance in using such facilities.

Repeals a required annual report from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the use of authorities for retaining experienced nurses in the Veterans Health Administration.