This bill, titled the Skillbridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025, aims to expand the existing Skillbridge program by authorizing congressional fellowships for eligible members of the armed forces. It permits the Secretary concerned to allow service members to participate in fellowships within congressional offices , leadership offices , or committees and subcommittees of Congress. Key provisions ensure that these fellowships are carefully managed. The host office or committee must approve the member's participation, and generally, only one service member can serve in a single office at a time, with a brief overlap period allowed. The bill also mandates consultation with the member's commanding officer to ensure appropriate qualifications and requires an orientation program covering legislative processes, ethical guidelines, and congressional protocols, developed in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. Each fellowship is limited to a maximum duration of 180 days .