US HB4105

Secretary of Labor would administer grants to energy industry employers who hire separating service members, veterans, or their spouses, with up to $10,000 per hire and $500,000 maximum per employer annually

Eligible employers include companies involved in energy generation, transmission, storage, distribution, or manufacturing of energy equipment such as batteries, solar, wind, nuclear components, and transformers

Priority given to veterans who were involuntarily separated, have energy-related military experience, reside in qualified opportunity zones, have service-connected disabilities, or are homeless

Grant funds cover hiring costs including licensure, certification, training, recruitment, and relocation expenses, with grantees required to report on retention rates and employee outcomes

Authorizes $60 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031, with no more than 15% for administrative costs, and requires a program evaluation report to Congress by September 30, 2030