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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it aims to make it easier for student veterans to find jobs while they are pursuing their education. Many veterans face challenges transitioning back to civilian life and securing employment that fits their skills and schedules, especially when also attending school. By offering a tax incentive, the bill could encourage more businesses to hire these veterans, potentially easing their financial burdens and providing valuable work experience.

If this bill passes, more student veterans might secure employment due to the increased incentive for businesses, and businesses would see a financial benefit for supporting them. If it doesn't pass, businesses would not receive this specific incentive, potentially leaving some student veterans with fewer immediate employment options or a harder time balancing work and school.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include veterans who are using specific federal educational assistance programs (like the GI Bill) to attend school.

This makes a new group of individuals eligible for a tax incentive, encouraging their employment.

PROVISION 02

Removes the usual requirement for a minimum number of hours worked (e.g., 120 hours) before an employer can claim the WOTC for these specific student veterans.

This makes it easier and quicker for employers to claim the tax credit when hiring these veterans.

PROVISION 03

The changes made by this bill would apply to individuals who start working for an employer after the bill officially becomes law.

This sets a clear starting point for when businesses can begin to claim the new tax credit.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 2494

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJul 29, 2025

Last actionJul 29, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025

Senate BillS 2494Taxation

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Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include veterans who are using specific federal educational assistance programs (like the GI Bill) to attend school.

This makes a new group of individuals eligible for a tax incentive, encouraging their employment.

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Removes the usual requirement for a minimum number of hours worked (e.g., 120 hours) before an employer can claim the WOTC for these specific student veterans.

This makes it easier and quicker for employers to claim the tax credit when hiring these veterans.

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The changes made by this bill would apply to individuals who start working for an employer after the bill officially becomes law.

This sets a clear starting point for when businesses can begin to claim the new tax credit.

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After the date of the enactment of this Act

The amendments made by this bill apply to individuals who begin work for an employer

GLOSSARY

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): A federal tax credit given to employers who hire individuals from certain target groups who face significant barriers to employment.
Internal Revenue Code of 1986: The collection of federal tax laws in the United States, which the IRS uses to govern taxation.
Educational Assistance: Financial aid provided by the government to help individuals pay for education, often referred to as GI Bill benefits for veterans.
Date of the enactment: The specific day a bill officially becomes law after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President (or becoming law without a signature).
Amendment: A formal change or addition to a law, constitution, or other legal document.
Title 38, United States Code: The part of U.S. federal law that deals with veterans' benefits and services, including many GI Bill programs.
Title 10, United States Code: The part of U.S. federal law that deals with the organization and activities of the U.S. armed forces, including some military educational assistance programs.

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