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College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

USA118th CongressHR-7097| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2024
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct outreach to institutions of higher education for purposes of entering into more agreements that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces under the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences. Additionally, DOD may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at the institutions through which members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training.
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Timeline
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • January 25, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

USA118th CongressHR-7097| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2024
College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct outreach to institutions of higher education for purposes of entering into more agreements that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces under the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences. Additionally, DOD may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at the institutions through which members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training.
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Timeline
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • January 25, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted