What does Preamble of Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress. The report's focus is on transitioning military acquired credentials to the civilian workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act'.

What does REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF VETERANS WHO HAVE THEIR MILITARY of Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Labor, to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report aims to assess the effectiveness of Credentialing Programs for veterans' post-military civilian employment, building on a 2018 report. The report must include an assessment of the number of veterans who successfully transfer their professional credentials to civilian jobs. It also requires an assessment of which certifications are commonly used for post-military employment, citing airplane mechanics as an example. The report should identify any barriers veterans face when transferring military mechanical skills to state certifications. The term 'applicable licensing authority' refers to a State's licensing authority for a specific vocation. An 'eligible professional credential' is a credential obtained using expenses paid under section 2015 of title 10, United States Code, including credentials in airplane mechanics. The term 'servicemember' is defined by section 101 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act

Last updated: 6/6/2025 · Introduced: 5/23/2025

Author: Norma Torres (D-CA)

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The bill mandates a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Labor, assessing the effectiveness of credentialing programs for veterans' civilian employment.
This report will evaluate the number of veterans successfully transferring their professional credentials to civilian jobs and identify common certifications used for post-military employment.
The report will also identify barriers veterans face when transferring military mechanical skills to state certifications.

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