Veterans Fellowship Act

This bill creates a pilot program to help veterans get civilian jobs through short, paid fellowships with employers. The Labor Department would pick 3–5 states to run these programs with local nonprofits. Each fellowship can last up to 20 weeks, pays a monthly stipend, and aims to lead to a long-term job offer from the host employer. An independent report on how well the pilot works must be completed within four years of when it starts.

It also authorizes $10 million per year from 2025 through 2029 to fund the pilot, in addition to existing funds for veterans’ employment programs.

• Who is affected: Veterans seeking civilian jobs; employers willing to host fellows; nonprofits partnering with states.
• What changes: Creates short-term, paid fellowships (up to 20 weeks) that can lead to permanent jobs; requires a four-year impact review.
• Where: 3–5 selected states partner with nonprofits and employers to run the fellowships.
• When: Funding authorized for fiscal years 2025–2029; report due within four years of the pilot’s start.