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S4527119th CongressWALLET

Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator McCormick, David [R-PA]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More tech training and jobs for veterans

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 technologies for the program. The bill would also require the VA, working with DoD, Labor, and private stakeholders, to identify industries, jobs, and courses and to promote them on VA and DoD websites and in transition services, with quarterly updates to the list. Those outreach and coordination duties created by this section would end on September 30, 2027.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McCormick, David [R-PA]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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