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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 840 

Expressing support for Veterans Employment Week. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 

Mr. BOST (for himself and Mr. TAKANO) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for Veterans Employment Week. 

Whereas throughout the history of the United States, brave 

men and women in uniform have fought to secure and 

preserve freedom and liberty for the people of the United 

States and people around the world; 

Whereas the United States owes veterans and families of veterans a debt that can never be repaid and must ensure 

that veterans have the tools and support needed to make 

a meaningful transition to civilian life after service in the 

Armed Forces; 

Whereas, even after serving in the Armed Forces, veterans 

make invaluable contributions to society and the economy 

as employees, business owners, and entrepreneurs; 

Whereas research by the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and 

Military Families found that veterans exhibit advanced 


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team-building skills in organizational settings and achieve 

high levels of trust with colleagues and superiors; 

Whereas research by the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and 

Military Families found that veterans demonstrate more 

resilient behavior and an ability to recover quicker after 

a failed experience compared to individuals who have not 

served; 

Whereas, according to data and estimations of the Bureau of 

the Census, nearly 321,000 firms in the United States in 

2020 were owned by veterans, employing over 3,000,000 

individuals and contributing more than 

$926,000,000,000 to the economy; 

Whereas over 15 percent of businesses owned by a veteran 

are also owned by a woman, and 74.3 percent of businesses with employees that are owned by a veteran were 

founded by the veteran instead of being purchased or inherited; 

Whereas, according to statistics of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.9 percent of veterans were unemployed in September 2023; 

Whereas, according to statistics of the Department of Labor, 

5.6 percent of the workforce of the United States is veterans (amounting to nearly 9,000,000 veterans in the 

workforce) and the number of women who are veterans 

and participating in the workforce grows each year; 

Whereas the House of Representatives applauds companies 

that recognize the value of hiring veterans and that strive 

to create a more seamless transition to civilian life after 

service in the Armed Forces; 

Whereas businesses across the United States should work together to support members of the Armed Forces and vetVerDate Sep 11 2014 21:52 Nov 03, 2023 Jkt 049200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR840.IH HR840

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erans, and such businesses should continue to develop 

best practices for the hiring and retention of veterans 

and spouses of veterans; 

Whereas veterans in the workforce have unique stories and 

should be encouraged to share personal opinions about 

the importance of experience in the Armed Forces as 

such experience relates to participation in the workforce; 

Whereas the House of Representatives applauds individuals 

who served in the Armed Forces and who, having completed such service, continue to strengthen the United 

States by contributing to the economy; 

Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes that without the participation of veterans in the workforce, the 

United States would not be leading the world in innovation and economic growth; 

Whereas November 11, 2023, is a Federal holiday recognizing the service and dedication of veterans; and 

Whereas November 5, 2023, through November 11, 2023, is 

recognized as Veterans Employment Week: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives, in 

2 honor of veterans on Veterans Day and in recognition of 

3 the value and benefit of veterans and spouses of veterans 

4 to the workforce and economy of the United States, ex5 presses support for the designation of Veterans Employ6 ment Week. 

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