The Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 – Summary
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee commended President Obama after he outlined new initiatives to promote veterans employment. Chairman Murray is the author of the bipartisan Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, which takes major new steps to put our nation’s veterans into fulfilling jobs when they return home. Senator Murray’s bill, which has companion legislation in the House of Representatives and is co-sponsored by 32 Senators, cleared the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on June 29th and is set to be considered by the full Senate in the fall.
“The President clearly knows that getting our economy back on track and getting our veterans back to work go hand-in-hand. Our veterans are disciplined, experienced, team players with the unique expertise our employers are seeking. But we have to make sure they get their foot in the door.
“That’s why I’m working to pass the bipartisan Hiring Heroes Act in the Senate which provides job skills for every single member of the military who’s separating from service. My bill, which has been passed out of Committee with unanimous support, will for the first time ensure that we are making the most out of the enormous investment we make in our servicemembers. Instead of patting them on the back for their service and letting our veterans go into the job market alone, my bill equips them with the resources needed to help find a rewarding career.
“I welcome the President’s bold ideas and initiatives to this effort and look forward to working with him in the months and years ahead. But I also hope to give this effort the jumpstart it needs now by putting the Hiring Heroes Act on his desk as soon as possible.”
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