 The Department of Veterans Affairs supported the legislation.According to the VA's representatives who testified before Congress, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would "be able to receive recommendations and seek advice from the Committee with regard to licensing and certification programs" if the Committee were reestablished.The American Legion strongly supported the bill, arguing that the legislation would "benefit service members, as well as those who eventually employ veterans in civilian work-force easing the placement of qualified veterans in civilian careers, and matching civilian employers with skilled veteran employees."