Bill would let employers claim tax credit for hiring student veterans
In committeeH.R. 6404Latest action
Sponsor: Susie Lee · Representative · NV
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Official title: Hire Student Veterans Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 6404 expands the Work Opportunity to cover veterans using GI Bill or similar education benefits while working.
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What does this do?
HR 6404 would add student veterans to the list of workers covered by the Work Opportunity , an existing tax break for businesses that hire veterans facing employment barriers. To qualify, the veteran must be actively using GI Bill benefits or similar military education programs. The bill also waives the usual minimum employment period requirement for this new category, accommodating part-time or flexible student work schedules.
Who does it affect?
Businesses that hire veterans currently enrolled in school using federal education benefits would be directly affected. Student veterans using programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, or certain National Guard and Reserve education benefits would fall under the new category.
Why does it matter?
Employers who previously could not claim the credit for hiring student veterans would become eligible under the expanded rules. Student veterans may find it easier to secure employment because their hire creates a financial incentive for employers.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 3, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 3, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.