Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026

David McCormick

Republican · PA · Senator

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• Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)Original· 2026-05-14

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-05-14

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The bill would expand educational benefits for veterans to include training programs in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and renewable energy. Veterans would have greater flexibility in using their education benefits to pursue these in-demand fields through various training providers, not just traditional colleges. This aims to help veterans develop skills for modern job markets and improve their employment prospects after military service.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4527 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4527 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide greater opportunities for veterans to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2026 Mr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Gallego) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide greater opportunities for veterans to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the section heading by striking ``High technology'' and inserting ``High technology and emerging technology''; (2) by striking ``high technology'' and inserting ``high technology or emerging technology'' each place such term appears; and (3) in subsection (c)(4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Such criteria shall also identify which technologies of critical importance, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, shall be treated as emerging technologies for purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 36 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 3699D and inserting the following new item: ``3699C. High technology and emerging technology program.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3680A of title 38, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(4)(B) and (d)(8) by striking ``high technology'' and inserting ``high technology or emerging technology''. SEC. 3. CRITICAL STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. (a) Partnerships Required.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with critical stakeholders, shall-- (1) identify specific types of industries and occupations that, as a result of emerging technologies, are likely to have high employment and growth potential for individuals with appropriate education, training, or skills; and (2) identify courses of education that help veterans acquire the appropriate education, training, or skills to become employed in such industries and occupations. (b) Prominent Dissemination.-- (1) Secretary of veterans affairs.--The Secretary shall ensure that such emerging technologies, and such courses of education, industries, and occupations, are-- (A) prominently displayed on the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) promoted in transition services administered by the Secretary. (2) Secretary of defense.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that such emerging technologies, and such courses of education, industries, and occupations, are-- (A) prominently displayed on the website of the Department of Defense; and (B) promoted in transition services administered by the Secretary of Defense. (3) Secretary of labor.--The Secretary of Labor shall ensure that such emerging technologies, and such courses of education, industries, and occupations, are promoted in transition services administered by the Secretary of Labor. (c) Determination of Emerging Technologies.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor-- (1) determine which technologies of critical importance, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, shall be treated as emerging technologies for purposes of this section; and (2) on a quarterly basis-- (A) update the list of industries and occupations identified in subsection (a)(1) as market conditions and demand evolve; and (B) use the updated list in carrying out subsection (b). (d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30, 2027. (e) Critical Stakeholders Defined.--In…

this section, the term ``critical stakeholders'' means persons in the private sector who have an interest in supporting veterans to pursue veteran education programs involving emerging technologies, such as employers in relevant industries, educational institutions offering relevant programs (whether or not leading to a standard college degree), and nonprofit organizations. <all>

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