[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                EXPANDING EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

  (Ms. TITUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, as a country, we have a responsibility to 
help our veterans transition back from active military duty by giving 
them the tools they need to succeed in civilian life.
  Sadly, far too many of the men and women who have sacrificed so much 
on our behalf return home to find they must struggle to get housing, 
secure employment, and provide for themselves and their families. We 
can and must do better. That is why I am proud to partner with my 
Republican colleague, David McKinley, to introduce legislation that 
honors our commitment by providing resources to help veterans pursue 
higher education and gain the skills and training they need to succeed 
in STEM careers.
  The ability to analyze, communicate, and motivate--honed during their 
military training--makes veterans ideal candidates in the fields 
related to science, technology, math, and engineering. With growth in 
the STEM fields for jobs that are expected to outpace other professions 
in the next two decades, this legislation will help to meet the demands 
for the high-skilled workforce that we need to be competitive in the 
global economy.
  So I would urge my colleagues to join Mr. McKinley and me in 
upholding our promise to our Nation's heroes and support the GI Bill 
STEM Extension Act of 2014.

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