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Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7103| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
August Pfluger (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act," aims to enhance veterans' access to education in rapidly evolving technological fields. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with critical stakeholders , including private sector employers and educational institutions, to identify industries and positions with high employment potential due to emerging technologies . Concurrently, the Secretary must pinpoint specific education courses that equip veterans with the necessary skills for these roles. The identified technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing , will be determined in consultation with the Secretary of Labor. To ensure broad awareness, information about these emerging technologies and associated educational pathways must be prominently displayed on the Department of Veterans Affairs website and integrated into the Transition Assistance Program . Furthermore, the bill requires the establishment of an expedited approval process within 90 days for identified courses under existing VA education benefit chapters. It also amends the current high technology program in title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include and support education programs focused on emerging technologies, thereby broadening its scope.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • January 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7103| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill, titled the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act," aims to enhance veterans' access to education in rapidly evolving technological fields. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with critical stakeholders , including private sector employers and educational institutions, to identify industries and positions with high employment potential due to emerging technologies . Concurrently, the Secretary must pinpoint specific education courses that equip veterans with the necessary skills for these roles. The identified technologies, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing , will be determined in consultation with the Secretary of Labor. To ensure broad awareness, information about these emerging technologies and associated educational pathways must be prominently displayed on the Department of Veterans Affairs website and integrated into the Transition Assistance Program . Furthermore, the bill requires the establishment of an expedited approval process within 90 days for identified courses under existing VA education benefit chapters. It also amends the current high technology program in title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include and support education programs focused on emerging technologies, thereby broadening its scope.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • January 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
August Pfluger (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted