Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025; VERY Act of 2025
Summary
The Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025, or VERY Act of 2025, focuses on updating terminology within Title 38 of the United States Code related to veteran employment. Specifically, it replaces the terms "employment handicap" and "employment handicaps" with "employment barrier" and "employment barriers," respectively. This change aims to modernize the language used in reference to challenges faced by veterans seeking employment.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this act is a change in the language used in legal and official documents concerning veteran employment. This updated terminology is intended to reflect a more contemporary and potentially less stigmatizing view of the obstacles veterans may encounter when seeking jobs. The change itself does not directly alter any existing programs or benefits for veterans.
Potential Benefits
- Modernizes language used in reference to veteran employment challenges.
- May reduce potential stigma associated with outdated terminology.
- Could lead to a more positive perception of veterans in the workforce.
- Aligns with contemporary understanding of disability and employment.
- Potentially improves veteran morale by using more respectful language.
Potential Disadvantages
- The act itself does not create new programs or benefits for veterans.
- The impact on actual veteran employment rates may be negligible.
- The cost of updating official documents and systems may outweigh the benefits.
- The change in terminology may not significantly alter public perception.
- Focusing solely on language may distract from addressing systemic barriers to veteran employment.
Constitutional Alignment
The act falls under the legislative powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which includes provisions for the common defense and general welfare. Specifically, this act relates to supporting veterans, which is a recognized responsibility of the federal government. There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions or amendments.
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).