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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 105
Author: Nestande (R)
Amended: 8/11/14 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Not available
SUBJECT : Wounded Warrior Program
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution honors the achievements of the U.S.
House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Program, and encourages
the Assembly Committee on Rules to study the potential of
implementing programs similar to the federal Wounded Warrior
Program in the Legislature.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.The federal Wounded Warrior Program was established in 2008 by
the United States House of Representatives to create
employment opportunities in the United States House of
Representatives for wounded or disabled veterans returning
from military service.
2.The federal program is intended to serve as an example to
businesses that wounded or disabled veterans are capable of
performing great work and being productive employees.
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3.The federal program makes available fifty fellowship positions
around the United States in the district offices of Members of
the United States House of Representatives.
4.A person is eligible to participate in the federal program if
he or she served on active duty since September 11, 2001, has
fewer than 20 years of military service, and has received
either a Memorandum Rating of 30 percent or greater from his
or her service Physical Evaluation Board or a VA
service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater.
5.The unemployment rate for disabled veterans is markedly higher
than the general population.
6.The federal program has been a tremendous success during the
six years that it has been in existence and has opened new
career paths to many wounded and disabled veterans.
This resolution honors the achievements of the U.S. House of
Representatives Wounded Warrior Program, and encourages the
Assembly Committee on Rules to study to potential of
implementing programs similar to the federal Wounded Warrior
Program in the Legislature.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 8/27/14)
American Legion, Department of California
AMVETS, Department of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of
Chapters
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
AL:nl 8/27/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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