Bill · S. 1976· Senate(119-S-1976)
Skillbridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Skillbridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025'', aims to authorize congressional fellowships under the existing Skillbridge program. It allows the Secretary concerned to authorize eligible members of the armed forces to participate in fellowships within congressional offices, leadership offices, or committees and subcommittees. The bill requires that these fellowships be approved by the specific office or committee where the member will serve. It also mandates that the Secretary consult with commanding officers to verify qualifications. Additionally, an orientation program regarding the legislative process and ethics must be provided. Each fellowship is limited to a maximum duration of 180 days.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides career transition opportunities and foundational legislative training for members of the armed forces.
Would students be better off under this?+3
It creates specialized fellowship opportunities for military members to gain legislative experience.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Opportunities for Armed Forces Members: Eligible members of the armed forces can participate in fellowships within the personal office of a Member of Congress, leadership offices, or committees/subcommittees (Section 2, Paragraph 3(A)). This provides a pathway for members to gain experience in the legislative process.
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Foundational Training: Participants will receive an orientation program that covers the legislative process, ethical guidelines, and congressional protocols (Section 2, Paragraph 3(B)(iv)). This ensures that those entering these roles have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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Quality Assurance: The requirement for the Secretary to consult with a member's commanding officer ensures that the individual is appropriately qualified for the fellowship (Section 2, Paragraph 3(B)(iii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Fellowship Duration: Fellowships under this provision are restricted to a maximum of 180 days (Section 2, Paragraph 3(D)).
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+3
- 6/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada