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
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.