Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

Senate Bill

S. 2443

119th Congress

Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacky Rosen

Senator

Democratic

NV

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Summary

This bill provides funding for various government agencies and programs related to energy, the environment, and infrastructure. It includes appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy, and several independent agencies. The funding covers a wide range of areas, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear energy, fossil fuel management, and water infrastructure projects.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.

SponsorJacky Rosen (D-NV)

Introduced7/24/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

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This bill provides funding for various government agencies and programs related to energy, the environment, and infrastructure. It includes appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy, and several independent agencies. The funding covers a wide range of areas, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear energy, fossil fuel management, and water infrastructure projects.

Bill Number: 2443
Sponsor: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

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Title: Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act
Bill Number: 2443
Sponsor: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Summary: This bill provides funding for various government agencies and programs related to energy, the environment, and infrastructure. It includes appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy, and several independent a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides funding for various government agencies and programs related to energy, the environment, and infrastructure. It includes appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy, and several independent agencies. The funding covers a wide range of areas, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear energy, fossil fuel management, and water infrastructure projects.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for <ul> <li> Investigations;</li> <li>Planning, Engineering, and Design;</li> <li> Construction;</li> <li>Mississippi River and Tributaries;</li> <li> Operation and Maintenance;</li> <li> the Regulatory Program;</li> <li> the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program;</li> <li> Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies;</li> <li> Expenses;</li> <li> the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; and</li> <li>the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.</li> </ul> The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including <ul> <li>Industrial Emissions and Technology Coordination;</li> <li> Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;</li> <li>Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;</li> <li>Electricity; </li> <li>Grid Development; </li> <li> Nuclear Energy;</li> <li>Fossil Energy and Carbon Management;</li> <li>Energy Projects; </li> <li> Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves; </li> <li> the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; </li> <li>the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve; </li> <li>the Energy Information Administration; </li> <li> Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;</li> <li> the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; </li> <li> Science;</li> <li>Nuclear Waste Disposal; </li> <li>Technology Transitions;</li> <li>Clean Energy Demonstrations;</li> <li>the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;</li> <li> the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;</li> <li>the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program; </li> <li>the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program; </li> <li>Indian Energy Policy and Programs;</li> <li>Departmental Administration; and</li> <li>the Office of the Inspector General. </li> </ul> The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for <ul> <li>Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,</li> <li>Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and </li> <li>the Power Marketing Administrations.</li> </ul> The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support civil works projects, including investigations, planning, construction, and maintenance of waterways and flood control systems.
Allocates funding to the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation for water management and infrastructure projects.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Energy for various energy programs, including renewable energy, nuclear energy, fossil fuel management, and energy efficiency.
Supports independent agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would have a significant impact on the funding and operations of government agencies responsible for energy, the environment, and infrastructure. This could lead to improvements in the country's energy systems, water management, and flood control capabilities, which would benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, communities, and individual citizens.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2443, 119th Congress (2025). "Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2443

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