Bill · S. 4527· Senate(119-S-4527)
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- David McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to provide veterans with more opportunities to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies. The legislation updates the "High technology" program to include emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with stakeholders to identify high-growth industries and necessary training. Additionally, it mandates the promotion of these opportunities through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill expands educational opportunities for veterans to acquire skills in critical emerging technology fields.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands educational benefits to include training in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The bill provides training for modern, high-growth industries that are relevant to younger veterans entering the workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational Opportunities: By amending the high technology program to include "emerging technology," veterans can access education in critical fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing (Section 2).
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Career Guidance and Growth: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with stakeholders, will identify industries and occupations with high employment and growth potential to help veterans find stable careers (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Targeted Training: The bill requires the identification of specific courses of education that help veterans acquire the skills needed for these new industries (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Improved Information Access: The bill ensures that information about these technologies, industries, and courses is prominently displayed on the websites of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, and promoted through transition services by the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor (Section 3(b)).
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Responsive Career Lists: The Secretary will update the list of industries and occupations on a quarterly basis to keep up with evolving market conditions and demand (Section 3(c)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Program Duration: The specific section regarding stakeholder partnerships and the identification of industries is set to terminate on September 30, 2027 (Section 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 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+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona