Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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 is called the "Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act." It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and publish an action plan within 30 days of the law passing. The goal of this plan is to help veterans find jobs in advanced manufacturing. The Secretary must identify barriers for veterans and employers, highlight veteran skills, and recommend actions to increase veteran employment in this field.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The entire bill is dedicated to improving employment outcomes for veterans.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Helps employers find skilled veterans and reduces recruitment barriers.
- Scored +4
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
Directly improves employment-related benefits and support for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Support for Veterans: The bill directs the Secretary to identify barriers veterans face during job searches, hiring, and training, and to recommend actions to help them become advanced manufacturing employees (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and 2(b)(3)).
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Skill Recognition: The plan will highlight the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities veterans have that are critical for advanced manufacturing (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Improved Programs: The Secretary must look for ways to expand existing initiatives and improve outreach, training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs to increase veteran participation in the workforce (Section 2(b)(2)(B) and 2(b)(2)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 entire bill is dedicated to improving employment outcomes for veterans. Would business owners be better off under this? — Helps employers find skilled veterans and reduces recruitment barriers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increases employment opportunities in high-skill manufacturing. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides career transition support for older veterans. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Includes veterans who may have service-connected disabilities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Many veterans entering the workforce are young adults. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Supports career advancement in technical fields. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Manufacturing is a significant employer in rural areas. Would students be better off under this? — Provides better paths from education to employment for student veterans. Would union members be better off under this? — Advanced manufacturing is often a stronghold for skilled trade unions.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to increase veteran employment in the advanced manufacturing sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increasing skilled labor in advanced manufacturing can contribute to economic growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Helps manufacturing employers identify and recruit skilled veteran talent.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Directly improves employment-related benefits and support for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Improving employment opportunities for veterans can reduce poverty among that population. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Increased employment for veterans is a key factor in reducing veteran homelessness.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the publication of a public action plan. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs a federal agency to develop and publish a national action plan.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Manufacturing hubs are often in rural or semi-rural areas.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
John JamesRepublican · Michigan