Bills · HR 6404
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6404Taxation
Hire Student Veterans Act
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
READING
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to address two common challenges: veteran employment and financial support for student veterans. By offering a tax credit, the bill attempts to make hiring student veterans more attractive to businesses, potentially helping veterans transition back into civilian life and gain work experience while pursuing their education. This could alleviate some financial pressure on student veterans and help them build career skills.
If this bill becomes law, businesses might be more inclined to recruit student veterans, which could lead to more job opportunities for this specific group. If it doesn't pass, the current WOTC rules would remain, meaning employers wouldn't receive this specific incentive for hiring student veterans, and those veterans might face the same challenges in finding employment while studying.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include veterans who are receiving educational assistance under specific laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense.
This provision creates a new financial incentive for businesses to hire student veterans, potentially increasing employment opportunities for them.
PROVISION 02
Modifies the minimum employment period calculation for these specific student veterans, allowing employers to qualify for the full tax credit with fewer hours worked than typically required for other WOTC categories.
This change makes it easier and more financially beneficial for employers to claim the maximum credit when hiring student veterans, especially those with limited availability due to studies.
PROVISION 03
The changes made by this bill will apply to individuals who begin work for an employer after the date the Act is officially signed into law.
This sets a clear start date for when businesses can begin to claim the expanded tax credit for new hires.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in House
DEC 3
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6404
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
House BillHR 6404Taxation
Hire Student Veterans Act
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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