HJR 129 Summary

• Commends Walmart for launching its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment program to provide employment opportunities to recently separated veterans.

• Grants priority job applicant status to veterans separated from service within the past 12 months, with additional eligibility for veterans separated more than 12 months based on military service.

• Ensures recently separated veterans are the first applicants considered for employment within a 50-mile radius of each local Walmart store.

• Recognizes Walmart's competitive business interest in acquiring top talent while acknowledging the company's opportunity to give back to military veterans.