Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025; VERY Act of 2025
Summary
The Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025, also known as the VERY Act of 2025, amends Title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to update terminology related to veteran employment. Specifically, it replaces the terms "employment handicap" and "employment handicaps" with "employment barrier" and "employment barriers," respectively.
Expected Effects
The act will change the language used in official documents and discussions regarding veteran employment. This aims to modernize the terminology and potentially reduce any stigma associated with the previous terms. The change is intended to promote a more positive and inclusive approach to veteran employment.
Potential Benefits
- Modernizes language used in veteran employment discussions.
- Potentially reduces stigma associated with outdated terms.
- Promotes a more positive and inclusive approach to veteran employment.
- Aligns terminology with contemporary understanding of employment challenges.
- May improve perception of veterans seeking employment.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- The act itself has no direct disadvantages.
- The change in terminology may require updates to existing documentation and training materials, incurring minimal costs.
- The impact on actual veteran employment rates may be negligible, as the change is primarily semantic.
Constitutional Alignment
The act aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve the lives of veterans. Specifically, it falls under Congress's power to legislate for the benefit of specific groups, such as veterans, as implied in Article I, Section 8. The act does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or freedoms.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).