Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 3 – 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
This bill assists service members and Veterans with the transition back to civilian life by connecting them with good-paying jobs in clean, renewable energy. The bill calls for the development of the “Energy Ready Vets Program” that the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Defense work together to develop. The program provides Veterans with the necessary training and credentials to secure good paying jobs in the clean energy industry including wind, solar, cyber-energy fields, etc. An Administrator with military experience would lead the program. Veterans and members of the Armed Forces would be offered six-month internships to acquire the training and skills they need. The bill also creates a labeling program to recognize the companies that are hiring graduates from the Energy Ready Vets Program as a method of encouraging them to hire Veterans.
(Summary from Duckworth press release)
This bill addresses Green New Deal Goal 4(C)p.11 to provide resources to those working on clean energy.