Letter From Senator Sherrod Brown in Support of Expanding Veteran Educational & Employment Benefits

Letter From Senator Sherrod Brown in Support of Expanding Veteran Educational & Employment Benefits


Dear Mr. Caverley:

Thank you for sharing your support for expanding educational and employment benefits for veterans.

Providing for our veterans must be a clear and unmistakable priority, and we must ensure that our men and women in uniform have adequate access to educational and employment opportunities. Ensuring access to training and educational programs will enhance a veteran’s skill set and foster greater employment opportunities in a competitive job market.

To increase such opportunities for our veterans, I have introduced the Veterans Education Tuition Support Act which would provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.

In addition, I was a proud cosponsor of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007. This legislation would amend federal veterans’ benefits provisions to expand educational assistance to include those veterans who have served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. In recognition of the greater need for flexibility in a post 9/11 military world, it includes increases in available funding and allows for the pursuit of approved educational and training programs while on active duty. This legislation became public law on June 30, 2008.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 (S.3447) will expand the reach of the Montgomery GI Bill and afford veterans the educational benefits they've earned. As the Senate considers this legislation, I will certainly keep your strong support in mind

In addition to the services and benefits afforded through legislation, you may consider contacting a local VA facility or VFW to explore available employment resources. Also, www.hirevets.gov

is a federal government site designed to provide a comprehensive approach to matching veterans with employment opportunities.

As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I will continue working to ensure that veterans receive the benefits they have earned. As these issues come before the Senate, I will be sure to keep your views in mind. Thank you again for writing me.

Sincerely,

Sherrod Brown
United States Senator