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Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act

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Passed Both
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119th
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2026-06-11
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Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
Republican · IA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.6% (570 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-06-11

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Plain-English Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs would be required to create a plan to help veterans find jobs in advanced manufacturing industries like aerospace, electronics, and precision equipment production. This would involve identifying training programs, connecting veterans with employers in these fields, and removing barriers that prevent veterans from entering these well-paying careers. The goal is to match veterans' military skills and discipline with manufacturing jobs that are in high demand.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9280 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9280 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an action plan to help veterans obtain employment in advanced manufacturing, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2026 Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an action plan to help veterans obtain employment in advanced manufacturing, 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 ``Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PLAN. (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop and publish an action plan to be known as the ``Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan''. (b) Contents.--In developing the Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan, the Secretary shall-- (1) identify-- (A) barriers that veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become advanced manufacturing employees; (B) challenges advanced manufacturing employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining veterans; (C) regulatory burdens such employers face in the hiring of veterans as such employees; (D) regions of the United States that have the greatest need for advanced manufacturing employees; and (E) barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage veterans from pursuing, obtaining, and maintaining employment in advanced manufacturing; (2) highlight-- (A) the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that veterans possess that are critical for advanced manufacturing and any competency gaps that should be addressed; (B) opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for veterans to become advanced manufacturing employees; and (C) ways to improve advanced manufacturing employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of veterans in the advanced manufacturing workforce; (3) recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Secretary can take to help veterans become advanced manufacturing employees; and (4) consult with advanced manufacturing employers, institutions of higher education, and organizations representing advanced manufacturing employees. <all>
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