United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 6650 — Veterans Career Connection Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans and members of the Armed Forces with potential employers.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 4111

    ``Sec. 4111. Veterans Transition Talent Hub ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to provide information regarding an individual described in subsection (b) to an entity that seeks to employ an individual with skills or experience possessed by such an individual. Such program shall be referred to as the `Veterans Transition Talent Hub'. ``(b) Covered Individuals.--An individual described in this subsection is an individual who-- ``(1) elects to participate in the program under this section; and ``(2) is-- ``(A) a veteran; or ``(B) a member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10. ``(c) Searchable Data.--The Secretary shall allow an entity that the Secretary determines appropriate to search data regarding individuals described in subsection (b). Such data includes the following with regards to such an individual: ``(1) The anticipated date of the discharge or release from active duty in the Armed Forces. ``(2) The military and civilian skills, certifications, or credentials. ``(3) Geographic and employment preferences. ``(4) A resume or other profile. ``(d) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall seek to consult with the following: ``(1) The Secretary of Defense. ``(2) The Secretary of Labor. ``(3) Employers. ``(4) Veterans service organizations recognized under section 5902 of this title. ``(5) State workforce agencies.''.

    This creates a new program to facilitate employment opportunities for veterans and service members.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Subjects

finance veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6650?
HR 6650 is sponsored by Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Davis, Donald G. (Democratic), and Gillen, Laura (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6650?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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