CA ACR280

Honors the achievements of the United States House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Program, established in 2008 to create employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans.

Encourages the Assembly Committee on Rules to study the potential of implementing similar programs in the California Legislature.

Notes the federal program provides 50 fellowship positions in district offices of U.S. House Members with two-year fellowships designed to transition veterans into full-time employment when possible.

Cites unemployment data showing disabled veterans face higher joblessness rates (12.5 percent for post-9/11 veterans with major disabilities) compared to the general population.

Establishes eligibility criteria for the federal program: active duty service since September 11, 2001, fewer than 20 years of service, and a disability rating of 30 percent or greater.