Bill · H.R. 7103· House(119-HR-7103)
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Abraham Hamadeh
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to provide veterans with better opportunities to pursue education in emerging technologies. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will work with critical stakeholders to identify growing industries and the specific courses needed for employment. This includes creating an expedited approval process for these educational courses. The bill also updates the High Technology Program to include emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill specifically enhances veteran benefits by expanding the High Technology Program to include emerging technologies.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands educational opportunities and creates expedited approval processes for training in emerging technologies for veterans.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The focus on emerging technologies like AI and semiconductors benefits those entering high-growth career paths.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of Growth Industries: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, working with stakeholders, will identify industries and positions with high employment and growth potential for those with the right training (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Targeted Educational Paths: The bill requires the identification of specific courses of education that help veterans acquire the skills needed for these growing industries (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Increased Visibility: The Secretary must ensure that emerging technologies, courses, industries, and positions are prominently included in the Transition Assistance Program and on the Department of Veterans Affairs website (Section 2(b)).
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Faster Course Approvals: An expedited process will be established within 90 days to approve educational courses identified through the stakeholder process (Section 2(c)).
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Expanded High Technology Program: The High Technology Program will be updated to include emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Provisions: The provisions regarding critical stakeholder partnerships and the expedited approval process are set to terminate on September 30, 2027 (Section 2(f)).
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 Veterans+5Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia