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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.