What does Preamble of Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code The amendment seeks to provide greater opportunities for veterans The opportunities are for education programs involving emerging technologies

What does SHORT TITLE. of Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026.

What does INCLUSION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. of Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, to include emerging technologies in the high technology program. The amendments replace 'high technology' with 'high technology or emerging technology' in the section. A new subparagraph is added to subsection (c)(4) to identify emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.

What does CRITICAL STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. of Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor to partner with critical stakeholders to identify industries and occupations with high employment potential due to emerging technologies. The Secretaries must identify courses of education that help veterans acquire skills for these industries and occupations. The identified emerging technologies, courses of education, industries, and occupations must be prominently displayed on the relevant department websites and promoted in transition services. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, will determine which technologies are considered 'emerging technologies' and update lists of industries and occupations quarterly. The term 'critical stakeholders' includes private sector entities interested in supporting veterans' education programs in emerging technologies, such as employers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. This section is set to terminate on September 30, 2027.

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Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: David McCormick (R-PA)

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The bill amends the high technology program to include emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, in education programs for veterans.
The Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor are required to partner with stakeholders to identify industries and occupations with high employment potential due to emerging technologies and promote relevant courses of education.
The identified emerging technologies, courses of education, industries, and occupations will be displayed on department websites and promoted in transition services to help veterans acquire skills for in-demand jobs.

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