[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 
4015, the Jobs for Veterans Act. This bill would provide funds for a 
new performance incentive awards program to encourage employment, 
training, and placement programs for veterans. This incentive program 
would reward those states that excel in aiding our veterans. It would 
also provide awards to states that made significant progress in this 
area, even if they were not among the highest performers. The awards 
would take the form of new contracts for veterans employment programs.
  Furthermore, It authorizes $1 million for a Labor Department study of 
the economic benefit to the United States attributable to providing 
employment and training services to veterans.
  Mr. Speaker, we have all seen the stories of those who have lost 
their lives so we can live ours. The tragic events of September 11th 
and the ensuing War on Terror that our brave armed forces are currently 
fighting should inspire this body to secure the future of our armed 
forces.
  Job training is of paramount importance to our veterans. We ought to 
provide them with adequate resources so that they may succeed in their 
future endeavors.

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