1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Crisis Response Corps Act of 2018 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The United States has a long history of responding to natural and man-made crises both domestic and abroad. These efforts secure the safety and security of our citizens at home and overseas, help to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world, to the long-term benefit of the United States and the international community. (2) Following major natural disasters, the Department of Defense has an unmatched logistical and operational capacity to provide rapid response across the globe. In recent years, Department of Defense assets have played a key role in responding to domestic and international crises including the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. (3) The Department of Defense’s crisis response mission serves the interests of the United States by supporting domestic response to aid the homeland and abroad by deepening cooperation with regional partners, and providing a platform for public diplomacy and outreach. (4) The Department of Defense’s role following disasters is temporary, typically spanning the immediate aftermath of a disaster, focusing on the provision of equipment, support, food and water, and medical care. When Department of Defense assets withdraw, the work of repairing infrastructure can take months or years. (5) More than 2,400,000 members of the Armed Forces have separated from the Armed Forces since September 11, 2001. Unemployment remains a serious problem for veterans, with 500,000 veterans unemployed at some point in 2016. Many veterans leave the Armed Forces with a continued desire to serve, as well as skills and experience that make them invaluable in a disaster relief and reconstruction setting. (6) Nonprofit organizations such as Team Rubicon, the Mission Continues, and others provide