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handle is hein.crs/govedrh0001 and id is 1 raw text is: * r~$$ion~d ~e*~s~h $arvkze 9 Updated June 15, 2021 House Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program and House Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: Background Information House Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program Overview, Origin, and Purpose The House Wounded Warrior Programwas established in 2008 by the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Committee on House Administration. According to House publications fromthat time, the goal of the program is to as sist wounded veterans in the transition to the civilian workforce and to make the House a modelfor other federal, state and municipal agencies to employ these talented, patriotic Americans to whomwe are all greatly indebted (annual budgetjus tifications; see also press release announcing the program, issued February 27,2008; and H.Rept. 110-924). The programprovides two-yearpaid fellowships within the House ofRepresentatives for disabled veterans. Fellows may workin House Member offices either in Washington, DC, or in district offices, with the majority located in district offices. The specific job duties may vary by office and are determined by the Member, although many fellows serve as caseworkers in district offices and focus on military and veterans' issues. The programis operated through the House of Representatives Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO's) office. Funding for fellows' salaries is separate fromoffice budgets provided to Members through the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA). Fellows do not count against the employment ceiling for Member offices. Employment beyond the two-year fellowship is not guaranteed, although some fellows have transitioned to full- time employment with the House. The programprovides up to 120 two -year fellowships. Funding The House WoundedW arrior Programis funded in the allowances and expenses portion ofthe appropriation for the HouseofRepresentatives in the annuallegislative branch appropriations acts. Funding since inception in FY2009 is listed in Figure 1. Figure 1. Appropriations forthe Wounded Warrior Program by Fiscal Year in millions of dollars Source: CRS analysis of legislative branch appropriations acts. Notes: Includes any rescissions and sequestration. Foran explanation ofthe planned use in FY2010 ofprioryearunobligated funds, seethe report accompanyingthe FY2010 legislative branch appropriations bill (H.Rept. I lI -160). The House requested $9.3 million for FY2022 for the Wounded Warrior Programand Gold Star Family Fellowship Program. Additionalsupport for the programmay be provided through other House accounts. For example, as with other House employees, any g overnment contributions for employee benefits are paid throughthe Government Contributionsline in the Allowances and Expenses portion of the appropriation for the House of Representatives, and not through the line-itemfor the Wounded Warrior Program. All House Wounded Warrior Programexpenditures are reported online in the quarterly Statement ofDisbursements of the House. Qualifications for Eligibility The House may establishcriteriaforparticipation in the program. The CAO's websitestates: Candidates must meet all four of the following requirements: - Honorably discharged veteran; and - Released from active duty within the last five years; and - Terminal pay grade at or below E-5 (for enlisted) or 0-3 (for officers); and https://crs repc

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