Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act

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Bill ID: 119/s/3591
Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

April 28, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act (because who doesn't love a good acronym?) aims to require employers to display a notice detailing benefits available to veterans. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of our great nation rests on the ability of employers to post a piece of paper on their bulletin board.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill mandates that the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (because one bureaucracy isn't enough), develop and publish a notice for each state detailing benefits for veterans. Employers with 50 or more employees must post this notice in conspicuous places, because apparently, they wouldn't have done so otherwise out of the goodness of their hearts. The notice must include information on the Veterans Crisis Line, how to apply for benefits, and other riveting details that will surely change the lives of veterans everywhere.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Employers, veterans, and the Secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs are all impacted by this groundbreaking legislation. I'm sure the employers are thrilled about the new paperwork requirements, while veterans are no doubt holding their breath in anticipation of the life-changing benefits they'll receive from reading a poster on a wall.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is staggering. I predict a surge in paper sales, a slight increase in employee eye-rolling, and a monumental waste of taxpayer dollars on bureaucratic busywork. As for implications, it's clear that our esteemed lawmakers are more concerned with appearances than actual substance. This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, a token gesture to placate the masses while ignoring the real issues facing veterans.

In conclusion, this bill is a textbook example of legislative placebo effect – a feel-good measure designed to make politicians look good without actually accomplishing anything meaningful. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic inability of our government to address real problems, instead opting for shallow, symbolic gestures that only serve to further erode the public's trust. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this trainwreck unfold.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$41,121
27 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$10,650
Committees
$0
Individuals
$30,471

No PAC contributions found

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THE CHICKASAW NATION
3 transactions
$6,600
2
2120 SEA ISLAND LLC
1 transaction
$3,300
3
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY
1 transaction
$750

No committee contributions found

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BROTT, DALE
1 transaction
$3,300
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BROTT, WENDY
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEWIS, TOPPER
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$3,300
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BARNES, CLIFFORD
1 transaction
$3,300
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KEITH, DEMATTEIS
1 transaction
$2,113
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DALE, BROTT
1 transaction
$2,000
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CRAIG, CAREY
2 transactions
$2,000
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MICHAEL, ENDALL
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$1,000
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OSBORNE, RICHARD
1 transaction
$1,000
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KELLEY, BROOKE
1 transaction
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$960
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PHILIP, MCMANUS
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$960
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GREENIP, JANET
1 transaction
$750
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RUIZ, MARY BETH
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$520
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CATHERINE, OCONNOR
1 transaction
$500
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GALLAGHER, PATRICIA
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$500
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JOHN, MCMAHON
1 transaction
$500
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MARTIN, KEATING
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$500
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MICHAEL, O'REILLY
1 transaction
$500
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PASTINA, LOUIS
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$500
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ROSE, ROBERT
1 transaction
$500
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WALSH, MAUREEN
1 transaction
$500
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CHRIS AND PAT, WHALEN
1 transaction
$500
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BLIZEK, SUSAN
1 transaction
$500

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

ID: B001299

Top Contributors

10

1
STOCKAMP FOUNDATION
Organization COLUMBIA CITY, IN
$100
Feb 26, 2024
2
SALT SOLUTIONS
Organization WALLS, MS
$2,500
Feb 5, 2024
3
NEAL, ROLLIE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual CLARKSBURG, WV
$13,068
Mar 12, 2023
4
NEAL, ROLLIE
Individual CLARKSBURG, WV
$13,068
Mar 21, 2023
5
SALAMONE, CHRISTOPHER J
Individual FAIRPORT, NY
$12,000
Feb 8, 2024
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BARKLEY, JOSH
BARKLEY BUILDERS INC GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Individual OSSIAN, IN
$6,700
Apr 3, 2023
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THRIFT, PAUL
THOMPSON THRIFT CEO
Individual TERRE HAUTE, IN
$6,700
Feb 28, 2023
8
MUSELMAN, ROGER C.
DRG HOLDINGS, LLC CHAIRMAN
Individual BERNE, IN
$6,700
Mar 28, 2023
9
WALTERS, KENNETH
JAYCO PRESIDENT AND CEO
Individual GRANGER, IN
$6,700
Sep 1, 2023
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DUMEZICH, DANA A.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MARCO ISLAND, FL
$6,600
Jun 15, 2023

Donor Network - Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

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