H.R. 6401 (112th): To require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Sep 13, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Patrick Meehan [R-PA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on September 13, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 13, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 13, 2012
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (3R, 2D) (show)
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House Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Sep 13, 2012.
4 pages

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9/13/2012--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of Labor to commence a one-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing veterans seeking employment with access to computing facilities in order to facilitate their access to websites that:
(1) match such veterans with available jobs based on skills acquired as members of the Armed Forces, and
(2) allow employers to post information about available jobs.
Requires the Secretary to provide such veterans with assistance in using such facilities.
Repeals a required annual report from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the use of authorities for retaining experienced nurses in the Veterans Health Administration.

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