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Onward to Opportunity Act

USA117th CongressS-3161| Senate 
| Updated: 11/3/2021
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Onward to Opportunity Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot program to provide grants for eligible entities to supplement the Transition Assistance Program by providing job opportunities for industry-recognized certifications, job placement assistance, and related employment services. Eligible entities are those that (1) follow a job training and placement model; (2) have a well-developed and rigorous practice of program measurement and evaluation; (3) have established partnerships with entities to provide the necessary services; and (4) have online training capability to reach rural veterans, reduce costs, and comply with new conditions forced by COVID-19. The program must be implemented at five military installations in the United States with successful economic opportunity program models.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4769
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4769
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4769: Onward to Opportunity Act
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Onward to Opportunity Act

USA117th CongressS-3161| Senate 
| Updated: 11/3/2021
Onward to Opportunity Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot program to provide grants for eligible entities to supplement the Transition Assistance Program by providing job opportunities for industry-recognized certifications, job placement assistance, and related employment services. Eligible entities are those that (1) follow a job training and placement model; (2) have a well-developed and rigorous practice of program measurement and evaluation; (3) have established partnerships with entities to provide the necessary services; and (4) have online training capability to reach rural veterans, reduce costs, and comply with new conditions forced by COVID-19. The program must be implemented at five military installations in the United States with successful economic opportunity program models.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4769
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4769
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4769: Onward to Opportunity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation