Troy Carter (D-LA)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course of the Veterans Benefits Administration.
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the Warrior Training Advancement Course, also known as WARTAC, of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The Secretary must submit an initial report no later than two years after the bill is enacted. Following that, an annual report is required one year later and every year after that. These reports must include details on WARTAC's best practices, cost savings, and the hiring of participants into the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, a copy of the report must be sent to the head of each Federal agency within 30 days of the initial submission.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The legislation directly supports transitioning service members and veterans by evaluating and promoting the Warrior Training Advancement Course for employment within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Scored +4
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill mandates reports on the Warrior Training Advancement Course to evaluate training effectiveness, cost savings, and hiring pathways for service members leaving the armed forces.
- Scored +3
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill provides oversight and reporting on the Warrior Training Advancement Course to support veterans transitioning into careers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision requires reporting on how many service members apply for, participate in, and complete WARTAC, as well as how training is provided. This is positive because it helps hold officials accountable for tracking the program's reach and training effectiveness for our service members.
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Section 1(b)(2): This provision requires the Secretary to report on how much money WARTAC saves the United States each fiscal year and since its establishment, alongside determining if other federal agencies could save money by creating similar programs. This is beneficial as it measures the financial responsibility and taxpayer savings of the program.
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Section 1(b)(3): This provision requires tracking how many program graduates the Secretary identifies for positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs, the job grades, and how many graduates are actually hired. This is a positive outcome because it highlights employment pathways and job placement for individuals leaving the armed forces.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The legislation directly supports transitioning service members and veterans by evaluating and promoting the Warrior Training Advancement Course for employment within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Transitioning service members, many of whom are young adults, benefit from tracked employment and training pathways into federal careers.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill provides oversight and reporting on the Warrior Training Advancement Course to support veterans transitioning into careers within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By tracking the hiring of program graduates into the Department of Veterans Affairs, the legislation supports staffing that can indirectly benefit veteran services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mandates reports on the Warrior Training Advancement Course to evaluate training effectiveness, cost savings, and hiring pathways for service members leaving the armed forces.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit detailed reports to Congress regarding program participation, cost savings, and hiring outcomes.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill tracks employment pathways and job placement for transitioning service members into positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- 11/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas