Bill · S. 1632· Senate(119-S-1632)
Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 5/7/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- 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 entry-level service members who are medically disqualified to move into qualified civilian positions within the Department of Defense. The bill also establishes a program to provide information on jobs in the defense industrial base and other national interest roles to people ineligible for military service. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Navy to share information about Military Sealift Command and shipbuilding training with Navy personnel during their transition process.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
Primarily benefits entry-level recruits and those starting their careers.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Specifically targets medically disqualified individuals for civilian employment.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
Provides transition assistance and career 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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Employment paths for disqualified recruits: Section 2(a) creates a pathway for entry-level service members who are medically disqualified to find civilian jobs they are qualified for within the Department of Defense.
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Job resources for those ineligible for service: Section 3(a) and (b) provide individuals not medically qualified for military service with information on jobs, apprenticeships, and training in areas like cybersecurity, intelligence, defense research, and disaster preparedness.
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Career guidance for departing Navy personnel: Section 4 provides Navy personnel with information on career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and shipbuilder training programs during their 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+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Veterans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1
- 5/7/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota