US SB2494

Expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to cover employers who hire veterans attending educational institutions using GI Bill benefits or other military educational assistance programs

Covers veterans receiving educational assistance under title 38 (chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34) and title 10 (chapters 1606 or 1607) of the United States Code

Exempts these student veterans from the minimum employment period requirement that normally applies to qualify for the tax credit

Applies to veterans who begin work for an employer after the date the bill is enacted

Introduced July 29, 2025 by Senators Rosen (D-NV) and Moran (R-KS) with bipartisan sponsorship