# Plain Language Summary: HUBS for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill creates a new federal grant program to help military members and veterans transition to civilian life after leaving the armed forces. The Department of Labor will give money to nonprofit organizations that provide comprehensive support services to people separating, retiring, or being discharged from the military, as well as their spouses. The program will run for five years and receive $10 million in funding.

The organizations that receive these grants must offer a "hub" of services all in one place—think of it like a one-stop shop for veterans. These services include job training and resume help, mental health support, financial advice, legal assistance, help understanding education benefits, guidance on accessing VA benefits, case management, and business startup training. The bill specifically encourages grants to go to organizations that can provide multiple services rather than just one or two, so veterans don't have to run around to different places. Organizations that receive grants must match the government funding dollar-for-dollar, meaning they have to contribute their own money or resources to the program.

When military members go through the standard transition counseling that the military already provides, they'll now be told about these local veteran support hubs in their area so they know where to find help after they leave service. This is designed to make the transition from military to civilian life smoother by connecting veterans and their families with practical support for employment, mental health, finances, and benefits they've earned.

HUBS for Veterans Act of 2021

Helping Unleash Benefits and Services for Veterans Act of 2021 or the HUBS for Veterans Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program to assist the transition of military personnel to civilian life. It directs the Department of Labor to carry out a five-year program of grants to nonprofit organizations that assist the transition of the following persons from Armed Forces service to civilian life: <ul> <li>members eligible for preseparation counseling,</li> <li>former members who are transitioning to civilian life, and</li> <li>spouses of such members or former members.</li> </ul> Funds must be used for a broad range of supportive programs, such as job recruitment training.