David McCormick (R-PA)
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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, known as the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to provide veterans with more opportunities to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies. The legislation updates the "High technology" program to include emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with stakeholders to identify high-growth industries and necessary training. Additionally, it mandates the promotion of these opportunities through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill expands educational opportunities for veterans to acquire skills in critical emerging technology fields.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill expands educational benefits to include training in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill provides training for modern, high-growth industries that are relevant to younger veterans entering the workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational Opportunities: By amending the high technology program to include "emerging technology," veterans can access education in critical fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing (Section 2).
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Career Guidance and Growth: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with stakeholders, will identify industries and occupations with high employment and growth potential to help veterans find stable careers (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Targeted Training: The bill requires the identification of specific courses of education that help veterans acquire the skills needed for these new industries (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Improved Information Access: The bill ensures that information about these technologies, industries, and courses is prominently displayed on the websites of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, and promoted through transition services by the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor (Section 3(b)).
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Responsive Career Lists: The Secretary will update the list of industries and occupations on a quarterly basis to keep up with evolving market conditions and demand (Section 3(c)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Program Duration: The specific section regarding stakeholder partnerships and the identification of industries is set to terminate on September 30, 2027 (Section 3(d)).
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 bill expands educational opportunities for veterans to acquire skills in critical emerging technology fields. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides training for modern, high-growth industries that are relevant to younger veterans entering the workforce. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports access to high-growth career paths through specialized education and training programs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill expands educational benefits to include training in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to help veterans enter high-growth industries like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill expands the scope of eligible education programs to include non-degree training in emerging technologies. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill focuses on training the workforce for critical scientific sectors like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By facilitating training for high-growth, high-employment industries, the bill helps veterans secure stable, high-paying careers.
- 5/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona