HR 5355 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

VOLT Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-05-26· Sponsored by Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.(2016-05-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016 or the VOLT Act of 2016 This bill authorizes a recipient of public transportation assistance to advertise and award a construction contract that includes requirements for employing veterans residing in or adjacent to any of the areas in which work is to be performed if: the project's estimated cost exceeds $10 million; there is no requirement to hire an individual who does not have relevant craft or trade work skills, unless the individual is subject to an apprenticeship or other training program; and the requirements do not compromise the project's quality, unreasonably delay its completion, or unreasonably increase its cost.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican