# 119-s-4527: Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026

119-s-4527, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4527
- Congress: 119
- Title: Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-31

## Summary

**Expands veterans' access to training in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.** It would rebrand the VA's high-technology education program and add requirements to match training to changing tech jobs. - Veterans and jobseekers would gain broader eligible education and training options focused on AI and semiconductor manufacturing. - The VA, Department of Defense, and Department of Labor would be required to work with private employers and educators, post clear information on VA and DoD websites and transition services, and update the list of target industries and jobs every quarter through Sept 30, 2027. - Private employers, colleges and non-degree program providers, and nonprofits are defined as critical stakeholders to guide which courses and occupations qualify and to help with outreach.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More tech training and jobs for veterans: mixed, medium. If enacted, this bill would expand the VA "high technology" education program to include "emerging technologies" and rename the program accordingly. The VA would treat technologies of critical importance—examples named are artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing—as emerging technolo…

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- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
- 119-s-4031: Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-4527 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4527)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2904)
- [119-s-4031: Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4031)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4527 (as of 2026-05-31).