Budd Introduces Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act

Press Release

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement after introducing the Veterans Entry Apprenticeship Act:

"We have made a lot of progress over the past few years in reducing the number of unemployed veterans in America. However, 370,000 still remained unemployed in 2017. Last year, the House of Representatives passed several bills that have improved the lives of our veterans - specifically related to healthcare.

"My bill, H.R. 433, would keep this momentum going. Currently, veterans are not allowed to use their G.I. Bill benefits to cover the cost of Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship programs, such as training in welding or carpentry. This bill would change that. The Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act will continue the progress we've made to better the lives of the veterans who have served this country honorably. I urge my colleagues to join me in this effort."

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