Bill · H.R. 9280· House(119-HR-9280)
Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/26/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act." It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and publish an action plan within 30 days of the law passing. The goal of this plan is to help veterans find jobs in advanced manufacturing. The Secretary must identify barriers for veterans and employers, highlight veteran skills, and recommend actions to increase veteran employment in this field.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The entire bill is dedicated to improving employment outcomes for veterans.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Helps employers find skilled veterans and reduces recruitment barriers.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4
Directly improves employment-related benefits and support for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Support for Veterans: The bill directs the Secretary to identify barriers veterans face during job searches, hiring, and training, and to recommend actions to help them become advanced manufacturing employees (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and 2(b)(3)).
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Skill Recognition: The plan will highlight the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities veterans have that are critical for advanced manufacturing (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Improved Programs: The Secretary must look for ways to expand existing initiatives and improve outreach, training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs to increase veteran participation in the workforce (Section 2(b)(2)(B) and 2(b)(2)(C)).
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 Veterans+10Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
John JamesRepublican · Michigan