IV 
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 vet-
erans 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 busi-
nesses with employees that are owned by a veteran were 
founded by the veteran instead of being purchased or in-
herited; 
Whereas, according to statistics of the Bureau of Labor Sta-
tistics, 3.9 percent of veterans were unemployed in Sep-
tember 2023; 
Whereas, according to statistics of the Department of Labor, 
5.6 percent of the workforce of the United States is vet-
erans (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 to-
gether to support members of the Armed Forces and vet-
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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 com-
pleted such service, continue to strengthen the United 
States by contributing to the economy; 
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes that with-
out the participation of veterans in the workforce, the 
United States would not be leading the world in innova-
tion and economic growth; 
Whereas November 11, 2023, is a Federal holiday recog-
nizing the service and dedication of veterans; and 
Whereas November 5, 2023, through November 11, 2023, is 
recognized as Veterans Employment Week: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, in 
honor of veterans on Veterans Day and in recognition of 
the value and benefit of veterans and spouses of veterans 
to the workforce and economy of the United States, ex-
presses support for the designation of Veterans Employ-
ment Week. 
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