James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
Veteran Technology Employment Success Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
In committee
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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, known as the Veteran Technology Employment Success Act, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on improving how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs calculates the average employment rate for veterans in the VET TEC high technology program. The bill changes the calculation method to use the number of individuals employed 180 days after program completion as a percentage. It also includes provisions to make certain data available to the public. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with collecting feedback from participants to improve the program.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to make certain employment rate information available to the public.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill seeks to improve the VET TEC program's implementation through feedback and more granular employment data reporting.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances the VET TEC program by requiring more detailed employment reporting and a mechanism for participant feedback.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires that certain information be made available to the public, which can help people understand the program's outcomes (Section 2, subsection (f)).
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More Detailed Employment Data: The Secretary is directed to report rates of full-time, part-time, and self-employment to the extent practicable, providing a clearer picture of veteran success (Section 2, subsection (f)).
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Program Improvement through Feedback: The Secretary must solicit and analyze feedback from program participants and the GI Bill School Feedback Tool to evaluate and improve how the program is implemented (Section 2, subsection (g)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to Employment Success Metrics: The new calculation method excludes cases where a veteran is employed by the same organization that provided their education, or by a parent or affiliate of that organization as an instructor for a similar program (Section 2, subsection (f)).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to make certain employment rate information available to the public.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill seeks to improve the VET TEC program's implementation through feedback and more granular employment data reporting.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances the VET TEC program by requiring more detailed employment reporting and a mechanism for participant feedback.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to improve the implementation of the VET TEC program through feedback and clearer employment reporting.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill improves program evaluation through the use of the GI Bill School Feedback Tool.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 2/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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