The bill
VET Act of 2025
HR. 4105, 119th Congress — read as touching Renewable Energy.
VET Act of 2025
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/4105
Last Updated: July 16, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
ID: K000399
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The sponsor
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.
The money
$141,350 raised
23 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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January 20, 2026
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4105 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4105
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program to help certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses, obtain employment in the energy industry.
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$141,350
21 donors
PACs
$2,000
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$138,600
1
AIPAC- EARMARKS
$2,000
No organization contributions found
No committee contributions found
1
KEHOE, MICHAEL
$13,200
2
SCHWARTZBERG, ANDREW
$13,200
3
MITCHUM, ELZA
$6,600
4
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
$6,600
5
PERRY, J DOUGLAS
$6,600
6
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
$6,600
7
GILLIAM, MARVIN
$6,600
8
BOHANNON, DAVID
$6,600
9
FAISON, JAY W.
$6,600
10
KILMER, RONALD L. MR.
$6,600
11
UIHLEIN, RICHARD E.
$6,600
12
YOUNGKIN, GLENN A.
$6,600
13
NERO, TONY
$6,600
14
HOLLAND, LAWIS STANLEY
$6,600
15
COPELAND, TODD A.
$6,600
16
FELTON, NICOLINA
$6,600
17
THURMOND, RICHARD
$6,600
18
KELLY, SUSAN
$6,600
19
GILLIAM, RICHARD
$6,600
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
ID: H001085
Top Contributors
10
1
HASHEMI, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBERWYN, PA
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
2
KAFKER, ROGER
TA ASSOCIATES • PRIVATE EQUITY
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
3
MORGAN, HOWARD
MFCIF LLC • VENTURE CAPITAL
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
4
KENNEY, PETER
SELF-EMPLOYED • WRITER
IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Sep 26, 2023
5
MANDEL, SUE
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Jul 23, 2023
6
KJELLERUP, PETER
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWEST GROVE, PA
$3,300
Sep 23, 2023
7
KEARNS, ANDREW
MORGAN STANLEY • INVESTMENT BANKER
IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
8
METZ, MITCHELL
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS • FINANCIAL ADVISOR
IndividualPENN VALLEY, PA
$3,300
Jul 16, 2023
9
KEARNS, ANDREW
MORGAN STANLEY • INVESTMENT BANKER
IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
10
MANDEL, STEVE
LONE PINE CAPITAL • FOUNDER
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Jul 20, 2023
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
ID: V000131
Top Contributors
10
1
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 26, 2024
2
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 5, 2024
3
LAW OFFICE OF FREDERICK GRAEFE PLLC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Sep 21, 2023
4
BILLINGSLEY, LINDSAY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 23, 2023
5
ENGLANDER, MARTY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$3,300
Oct 13, 2023
6
ENGLANDER, MARTY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$3,300
Oct 13, 2023
7
FINLEY, JAMES D.
FINLEY RESOURCES, INC. • OWNER/CEO
IndividualFT WORTH, TX
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
8
FINLEY, JAMES D.
FINLEY RESOURCES, INC. • OWNER/CEO
IndividualFT WORTH, TX
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
9
FLOWERS, BRIAN
SELF • PHYSICIAN
IndividualWESTLAKE, TX
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
10
FLOWERS, BRIAN
SELF • PHYSICIAN
IndividualWESTLAKE, TX
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
ID: T000467
Top Contributors
10
1
BUTLER MACHINE
OrganizationTULELAKE, CA
$3,300
Oct 15, 2024
2
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$3,300
Oct 15, 2024
3
BUTLER MACHINE
OrganizationTULELAKE, CA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
4
CORTINA HULLING & SHELLING GROUP
OrganizationWILLIAMS, CA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
5
AG VENTURES
OrganizationELIZABETHTOWN, PA
$2,500
May 1, 2023
6
ROESLEIN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
OrganizationST. LOUIS, MO
$2,000
May 18, 2023
7
RANCH 440
OrganizationMECCA, CA
$1,500
May 22, 2023
8
KOHL REAL ESTATE
OrganizationKITTANNING, PA
$1,000
Mar 11, 2024
9
DWIGHT STANSEL FARM & NURSERY
OrganizationWELLBORN, FL
$1,000
May 30, 2023
10
HIGHLINE GRAIN GROWERS INC
OrganizationDAVENPORT, WA
$1,000
Jun 13, 2023
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
ID: M001196
Top Contributors
10
1
KARLA'S MARKET
OrganizationREVERE, MA
$500
Jul 25, 2023
2
BLOOM, BRADLEY
N/A • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$6,600
Nov 15, 2024
3
BREDENBERG, DIANE M.
N/A • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualSOUTHLAKE, TX
$6,600
Nov 15, 2024
4
SHAH, NIRAJ
WAYFAIR • RETAIL
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$6,600
Nov 17, 2024
5
CORCORAN, JAMES
AREX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP • INVESTOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Nov 20, 2024
6
D'AMICO, ALEXANDER
MCKINSEY & COMPANY • CONSULTANT
IndividualNEW CANAAN, CT
$6,600
Nov 18, 2024
7
HASTINGS, MARK
PSG EQUITY • INVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$6,600
Nov 20, 2024
8
LEDLEY, CHARLES H.
LIMINALITY CAPITAL LP • INVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$6,600
Nov 21, 2024
9
PEELER, DAVID RANDY
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS • MANAGING DIRECTOR
IndividualCAMBRIDGE, MA
$6,600
Nov 18, 2024
10
SHORTSLEEVE, BRIAN
M33 GROWTH • VENTURE CAPITAL
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$6,600
Nov 21, 2024
Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]
ID: T000491
Top Contributors
10
1
FEHER, ERICA
FEHER LAW • MARKETING
OrganizationTORRANCE, CA
$3,300
Feb 22, 2024
2
COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
OrganizationBURLINGAME, CA
$1,700
Jul 7, 2024
3
BRACAMONTES VLASAK, PC
OrganizationOAKLAND, CA
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
4
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 27, 2024
5
SOSNICK, AARON
IndividualRENO, NV
$3,392
Jun 24, 2024
6
ABIR, DANNY
ACTS LAW FIRM • ATTORNEY
IndividualENCINO, CA
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
7
ABRON, BYRON
BYRON ABRON • ATTORNEY
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
8
ARDALAN, PEZHMAN CHRISTOPHER
ARDALAN & ASSOCIATES, APLC • ATTORNEY
IndividualTHOUSAND OAKS, CA
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
9
AREVALO, KRISTY
MCCUNE LAW GROUP • ATTORNEY
IndividualUPLAND, CA
$3,300
Oct 1, 2023
10
BABBITT, GREGORY
AUTO FRAUD LEGAL CENTER • ATTORNEY
IndividualSAN DIEGO, CA
$3,300
Nov 24, 2023
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
ID: D000530
Top Contributors
10
1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 20, 2024
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Dec 15, 2023
3
SMYTH, NICHOLAS
IndividualPITTSBURGH, PA
$5,000
May 21, 2023
4
SMYTH, NICHOLAS
ST OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTOR • ASST DIRECTOR FOR CONSUMER FINANCIAL P
IndividualPITTSBURGH, PA
$3,780
May 26, 2023
5
BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERS • INVESTMENT SERVICES
IndividualWEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
6
BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERS • INVESTMENT SERVICES
IndividualWEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
7
BEEUWKES, NANCY
NOT EMPLOYED • RETIRED
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
8
BEEUWKES, REINIER III
ISCHEMIX • CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
9
BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT • CEO
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
10
BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT • CEO
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
ID: M001215
Top Contributors
10
1
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
COMTAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 11, 2023
2
RENEWABLE ENERGY, CITIZENS FOR
COMMADISON, WI
$500
Aug 20, 2024
3
POLITICAL COMMITTEE, NWF ACTION FUND
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Sep 18, 2024
4
US MARSHALS SERVICES
OrganizationNEW YORK, NY
$2,900
Apr 20, 2023
5
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 22, 2023
6
HOGAN, PATRICK F
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$13,200
Mar 15, 2023
7
HOLDEN, RONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWILLIAMSBURG, IA
$13,200
Jun 20, 2023
8
VANDEWALLE, LOLA L
SELF-EMPLOYED • ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualBLUE GRASS, IA
$13,200
Oct 16, 2023
9
GLEESON, JOHN W
KLINGER COMPANIES, LLC • CEO
IndividualSIOUX CITY, IA
$11,600
Feb 15, 2023
10
SMITH, DYAN
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
ID: V000136
Top Contributors
10
1
EVERY STATE BLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$0
Nov 4, 2024
2
EVERY STATE BLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$0
Nov 4, 2024
3
MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE
OrganizationMESCALERO, NM
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
SAN MIGUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
5
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023
6
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023
7
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 4, 2023
8
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
OrganizationISLETA, NM
$3,300
Mar 8, 2024
9
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Sep 17, 2024
10
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA
OrganizationLAGUNA, NM
$3,300
Sep 27, 2024
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
ID: V000138
Top Contributors
10
1
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
OrganizationLADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 29, 2024
2
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
OrganizationLADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
3
FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCOTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
Apr 20, 2024
4
FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
IndividualCOTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
May 5, 2024
5
VON STEIN, THOMSON
IndividualROCKVILLE, MD
$3,500
Aug 7, 2024
6
HULL, MEGAN
SELF • ACTIVIST
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
7
KAISER, GEORGE
GBK CORPORATION • EXECUTIVE
IndividualTULSA, OK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
8
PARSONS, KATHLEEN
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPOTOMAC, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
9
STAPLE, HARISE
SELF • MD
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
HOLMES, LAURA
SELF • REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
ID: L000597
Top Contributors
10
1
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC)
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Oct 29, 2024
2
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$6,600
Mar 27, 2024
3
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$6,600
Mar 27, 2024
4
DREAM FINDERS HOMES
OrganizationJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
5
MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
OrganizationMIAMI, FL
$3,000
May 13, 2024
6
RANNEY, TIM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSAINT PETERSBURG, FL
$6,600
Dec 10, 2023
7
BARNETT, HOYT R
PUBLIX • EXECUTIVE
IndividualLAKELAND, FL
$6,600
Feb 21, 2024
8
BOWDEN, VIRGINIA
STAR VIEW ADVISORS • MANAGING PARTNER
IndividualCLEARWATER, FL
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
9
HOSSEINI, FOROUGH B
ICI HOMES • CEO
IndividualDAYTONA, FL
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
10
HOSSEINI, MORTEZA
ICI HOMES • CHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualDAYTONA BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
PACs
Organizations
Individuals
Politicians
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
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Showing 64 nodes and 38 connections (45 secondary connections hidden)
Total contributions: $182,850
Top Donors - Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Showing top 21 donors by contribution amount
1 PAC1 Committee19 Individuals
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 6 helped.
- +Renewable Energyconfidence 0.90
Section 2(b)(2)(B) gives preference to covered individuals with military occupational specialty, training, or experience related to energy production, construction, or manufacturing; Section 2(c)(1)(A) defines eligible entities as those whose primary function is generation, transmission, storage, or distribution of energy; Section 2(i)(2) defines 'equipment and components critical to the energy industry' to include batteries, solar energy components, wind energy components, nuclear energy compon
- +Electric Utilitiesconfidence 0.90
Section 2(c)(1)(A) includes 'generation, transmission, storage, or distribution of energy' as eligible entity functions, which directly applies to electric utilities that engage in these activities.
- +Nuclear Powerconfidence 0.85
Section 2(i)(2)(D) explicitly includes 'Nuclear energy components' in the definition of 'equipment and components critical to the energy industry,' making nuclear power entities eligible for grants under the program.
- +Pipelines & Energy Infrastructureconfidence 0.85
Section 2(c)(1)(A) includes 'transmission, storage, or distribution of energy' as eligible entity functions, which covers midstream operators, pipelines, LNG terminals, and storage facilities in the energy infrastructure sector.
- +Semiconductors & Hardwareconfidence 0.75
Section 2(i)(2)(E) includes 'Electronics' and (F) 'Control systems' in the definition of 'equipment and components critical to the energy industry,' which overlaps with semiconductor and hardware manufacturing used in energy systems.
- +AI & Cloud Infrastructureconfidence 0.60
Section 2(i)(2)(F) includes 'Control systems' and (I) 'Advanced materials,' which may support AI and cloud infrastructure used in energy grid management, though the connection is less direct.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HELPS
- Electric Utilities$10,051from 14 contributions
- STODDARD, DAN$2,005
- MURRAY, WILLIAM$1,541
- LEOPOLD, DIANE$1,500
- WEBB, MARK$1,005
- BEAMER, JAMES$1,000
- from 1 contribution
- HAMBRICK, CLAIRE S$500
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