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H.R. 6650

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 6650, the Veterans Career Connection Act, was introduced in the House on Dec 11, 2025 by Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R) with 5 co-sponsors. It was referred to Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and last saw action on Jan 15, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Record

Text

H.R. 6650 has 5 co-sponsors.

hb6650/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 6650 IH: Veterans Career Connection Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-12-11
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 6650  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   December 11, 2025   Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia  (for herself,  Mr. Bell ,  Mr. Bacon , and  Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Veterans' Affairs    A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides information regarding the professional experiences of certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces to prospective employers.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Veterans Career Connection Act  .
2.
Veterans Transition Talent Hub
 Chapter 41  of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting, before section 4112, the following new section 4111 (and amending the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):
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.
 .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-12-11
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides information regarding the professional experiences of certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces to prospective employers.

Sponsors

Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R) sponsors H.R. 6650, and 5 members have co-sponsored it, 3 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 6650 went before 2 committees: Economic Opportunity Subcommittee and Veterans' Affairs.

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
Referred to · Jan 15, 2026 · 65 Bills
Veterans' Affairs
Veterans' Affairs
Referred To · Dec 11, 2025 · 285 Bills

Actions

H.R. 6650 has taken 3 actions since Dec 11, 2025, the latest on Jan 15, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jan 15, 2026
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
Dec 11, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Veterans' Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 6650 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 6650 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Veterans Career Connection Act — Display Title
  • Veterans Career Connection Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides information regarding the professional experiences of certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces to prospective employers. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 6650 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 6650’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

hr6650/policy-areas.txt
Armed Forces and National SecurityAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

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