Bill · H.R. 3241· House(119-HR-3241)
Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 5/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 14
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025 aims to better integrate the defense workforce. It requires the Secretary of Defense to create a path for medically disqualified entry-level service members to move into qualified civilian positions within the Department of Defense. The bill also establishes a program to provide information on careers in the defense industrial base to people who are not medically qualified for military service. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Navy to inform Navy personnel about opportunities at Military Sealift Command and shipbuilding training during their transition process.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
Creates employment and training pathways for entry-level recruits and young people ineligible for military service.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
Directly addresses employment for those medically disqualified from military service.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
Provides transition assistance and specific employment information for Navy personnel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job opportunities for medically disqualified recruits: Section 2(a) creates a pathway for entry-level service members who are medically disqualified to enter civilian positions they are qualified for within the Department of Defense.
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Career guidance for those ineligible for service: Section 3(a) and (b) provides individuals not medically qualified for military service with information and referrals for employment, apprenticeships, and training in areas like the defense industrial base, cybersecurity, intelligence, research and development, and disaster preparedness.
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Employment information for transitioning Navy personnel: Section 4 provides Navy personnel with information on career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and workforce training for shipbuilders during the Transition Assistance Program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For Veterans+6Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Union Workers+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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