[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1112-E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CAPITAL ONE'S COMMITMENT TO VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND 
                           MILITARY FAMILIES

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                        HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2025

  Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Capital One 
and its exceptional contributions to our Nation's veterans, service 
members, and military families.
  As one of Northern Virginia's largest employers, Capital One has 
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting those who serve and 
those who stand beside them.
  For more than a decade, Capital One's military-service-focused 
Business Resource Group, known as Salute, has been a cornerstone of 
that commitment. Today, Salute includes over 6,000 members and 
continues to grow as a vibrant community for veterans, active-duty 
service members, military family members, and allies.
  Salute's mission is clear: to ensure that those connected to military 
service can thrive through meaningful engagement, professional 
development, and support during the unique challenges of military life.
  One of Salute's signature initiatives, the Serve the Reserve program, 
provides personal and professional support to associates and their 
families during times of deployment or military separation. From care 
packages and communication assistance to navigating military systems 
and connecting employees to job placement resources, this program 
reflects the values of service and solidarity that strengthen our 
communities.
  Capital One has also emerged as a national leader in helping service 
members transition into civilian careers. As an inaugural founder of 
the Hiring Our Heroes program, Capital One has helped veterans, 
military spouses, and caregivers access professional training and 
hands-on experience in fields such as cybersecurity, analytics, and 
project management.
  Capital One also promotes career tools like ``Translate My Skills,'' 
which helps applicants align military experience with civilian job 
requirements.
  They consistently appear on the Military Friendly Employer list, and 
for 2025 it received the organization's prestigious Gold Status. 
Capital One has also been selected by the Department of Defense's 
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for an Extraordinary Employer 
Support Award and is a proud member of the Military Spouse Employment 
Program, underscoring its commitment to hiring and advancing military 
spouses.
  Capital One's impact extends beyond employment. Here in Virginia, 
they have played a critical role in bringing Terwilliger Place to life, 
which is the first housing credit development in the Commonwealth with 
a leasing preference for veterans.
  Through a low-income housing tax credit equity investment, 
construction financing, and pre-development support, Capital One helped 
create 160 affordable housing units, half of them reserved for 
veterans. This project stands as a model for community-centered, 
veteran-focused development.
  They also empower veterans to continue serving their communities 
through volunteerism. From resume reviews and mock interviews to care 
packages for active-duty service members and support for nonprofits 
that train service dogs for veterans with disabilities, Capital One 
helps extend the spirit of service well beyond military life. Their 
support for veteran entrepreneurship, including partnerships with 
Bunker Labs and the National Veteran Owned Business Association, has 
helped veterans build and grow small businesses across the country.
  Capital One's dedication to veterans and military families represents 
the best of what it means to serve one another. I am proud to recognize 
their contributions and to thank

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them for their continued leadership in supporting those who have served 
our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Capital One 
for its steadfast commitment to our military community.

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