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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Kevin Murphy |
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Murphy bill would help military service personnel upon returning home
HARRISBURG, March 25 – The state House Labor Relations Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Kevin Murphy, D-Lackawanna, that would help active-duty National Guard and U.S. military reservists to obtain job training after they return from service.
"Too often, many of our service members return home only to face financial troubles or job placement challenges," Murphy said. "My bill is aimed at helping service personnel transition back into the workplace more easily and quickly when they come home, and help spouses support their families when necessary."
Murphy's legislation (H.B. 339) would give Pennsylvania National Guard and U.S. military reservists and their eligible spouses preference for training programs under the state's Workforce Development Act for a year after their discharge from active-duty assignment. The bill would not guarantee direct placement into a training program.
The legislation now heads to the full House for consideration.
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