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This bill, titled the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act," aims to expand educational opportunities for veterans in fields related to new technologies. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with "critical stakeholders"—which include private sector employers, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations interested in supporting veterans in these areas—to identify industries and jobs with high growth potential due to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, and to pinpoint educational programs that equip veterans with the necessary skills for these roles. The bill mandates that this information be prominently featured in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a program designed to help service members transition to civilian life, and on the Department of Veterans Affairs website. Furthermore, it establishes an expedited process for approving these emerging technology education courses within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and amends existing law to include "emerging technology" alongside "high technology" in relevant programs, ensuring that veterans can access benefits for training in these advanced fields. This initiative is set to conclude on September 30, 2027.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7103/all-info