Bill · H.R. 6382· House(119-HR-6382)
Return on Investment for Military Occupational Specialties Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Gilbert Cisneros
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Return on Investment for Military Occupational Specialties Act," directs a Secretary of a military department to provide a briefing to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services. The briefing focuses on promotion data for enlisted members within specific military occupational specialties. These specialties include air traffic controller, engineer, intelligence analyst, cyber, linguistics, and public affairs. The report must cover the three most recent promotion cycles. It requires specific details regarding eligibility, bonuses, and requirements for changing specialties to achieve promotion.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates detailed briefings to Congressional committees regarding promotion data and specialty bonuses, increasing oversight of military personnel management.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
By tracking promotion trends and bonuses in key specialties, the bill provides better data for current service members' career planning and future veteran status.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill increases transparency regarding bonuses and promotion pathways for active duty members in specific specialties, which benefits their long-term military career and transition prospects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency regarding Career Advancement: The bill requires the Secretary to report on the number of members eligible for promotion to grades E-6 through E-9, how many actually received those promotions, and the average time it takes to receive them (Section 2(b)(2)). This provides a clear picture of how members can advance in their careers.
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Clarity on Financial Incentives: The briefing must include whether a member is eligible for a bonus based on their specific military occupational specialty and the amount of that bonus (Section 2(b)(1)(B)). This helps members understand the financial benefits available to them in specific roles.
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Understanding Promotion Requirements: The report will clarify if a member is required to change their military occupational specialty in order to receive a promotion to a higher grade (Section 2(b)(1)(C)). This allows individuals to make informed decisions about their career paths and advancement potential.
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Identifying Career Obstacles: The Secretary is required to provide an analysis of any challenges to advancement for each specified military occupational specialty (Section 2(b)(4)). This can help identify specific issues that may be hindering the progress of enlisted members.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House