H.R. 2625 · Passed House · Armed Forces and National Security

VERY Act of 2025

Sponsor: Donald G. Davis (D-NC)

What it does

• Replace the term 'employment handicap' with 'employment barrier' throughout the Veteran Readiness and Employment program.
• Apply the revised terminology to all references within the Veterans' Benefits program framework.
• Update official program materials and guidance to reflect the new language.

Official summary

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025 This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handicap with employment barrier .

Latest action

Jul 22, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs