On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, With Honor Action submitted a Statement for the Record for a legislative hearing in support of H.R. 4105, Veterans Energy Transition (VET) Act of 2025 , and H.R. 2878, Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act.

The Veterans Energy Transition (VET) Act of 2025

Led by For Country Caucus members Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), a Navy veteran, and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), an Air Force veteran, this legislation would expand the pipeline of skilled workers by enabling veterans, separating service members, and military spouses to transition into critical roles across the energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Key Provisions:

• Creates a Department of Labor grant program for energy and advanced manufacturing companies that hire eligible separating service members, veterans, and spouses.
• Provides up to $10,000 per hire and $500,000 per employer annually for training, certification, relocation, and onboarding expenses.
• Prioritizes veterans with service-connected disabilities or experiencing homelessness.
• Authorizes $60 million for the program for each of Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031, with a 15% cap on administrative costs

The Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Led by For Country Caucus member Rep. Zach Nunn, a currently serving Iowa Air National Guardsman, this legislation would ensure separating service members and veterans have clear, timely access to mental health resources by expanding information and hands-on assistance during and after their transition to civilian life.

Key Provisions:

• Requires that counseling provided under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Transition Assistance Program include mental health information, including:
  • Availability of mental health services through the DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and non-profits.
  • Treatment options for PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), depression, and other chronic issues.
  • Suicide risk factors, signs, and prevention resources.
  • Support for substance abuse.
• Expands the VA’s Solid Start program to include education on the mental health and counseling services available through the VA.

You can read the full statement here.

With Honor issued the following statement, urging elected leaders to unequivocally reject political violence:

“With Honor calls on all American leaders to uphold our nation’s commitment to peaceful debate, free expression, and the rule of law. We urge the President to clearly and unequivocally disavow any threats or acts of violence against public officials. We ask all leaders, regardless of party, to reaffirm their responsibility to resolve political differences peacefully and to help heal a deeply divided nation.”

With Honor Co-Founder & CEO Rye Barcott issued the following statement on the reopening of the federal government and passage of the funding package:

“Reopening the government and passing the three-bill appropriations package is a critical step toward restoring stability and trust in our institutions. Government shutdowns are not acts of fate; they are the result of deep political polarization. Their resolution must be more than a return to business as usual—it must mark a renewed commitment to collaboration and responsible governance.

“This bipartisan package funds critical priorities, from veterans’ programs and defense construction projects, including much-needed support for our public shipyards, to the Department of Agriculture, the FDA, and the operations of Congress through fiscal year 2026. After nearly six weeks of partisan gridlock, this bill will finally put an end to this period of uncertainty for our veterans and their families.

“At With Honor, we believe America is strongest when we bridge divides and honor those who defend us by governing with integrity and purpose. In concluding the longest government shutdown in American history, and a historic failure of governance, we continue to advocate that bipartisanship is not optional; it’s essential to our national security, our economy, and America’s leadership in the world.”

With Honor Co-Founder and CEO Rye Barcott issued the following statement in regard to the impending government shutdown:

“Government shutdowns are not acts of fate; they are the result of deep political polarization. And when Washington grinds to a halt, it’s our troops, their families, our veterans, and countless public servants who bear the burden.

“Shutdowns stall military training and readiness, leave families worried about missed paychecks, and block veterans from accessing the benefits they have earned. They also weaken America’s ability to respond to threats, halt critical health research, and project instability to both allies and adversaries.

“At With Honor, we believe America is strongest when we rise above division and put service before politics, and we are weakest when we are divided. Shutdowns don’t just signal dysfunction; they erode trust at home and abroad. We need leaders in Congress who bridge divides and keep faith with those who defend us.

“Bipartisanship is not optional; it’s essential to our national security and to America’s leadership in the world.

We urge Congress to fund the government and ensure that our service members, veterans, and their families receive the support they deserve.”