DOL’s Veterans Office to Take on Contractor Oversight Duties
The Trump administration has proposed moving enforcement of veteran anti-discrimination rules for federal contractors from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), a smaller Labor Department office. The shift follows the administration’s decision to dismantle the OFCCP, arguing its duties overlap with other agencies. Supporters claim this reflects a continued commitment to veterans and a more streamlined government. Critics warn that VETS lacks the staff, experience, and infrastructure to effectively enforce affirmative action rules, potentially weakening protections for veteran workers.
See "DOL’s Veterans Office to Take on Contractor Oversight Duties", Rebecca Rainey, Bloomberg Law News, June 4, 2025