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Veterans Credential Transition Report
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Veterans Credential Transition Report

IntroducedMay 23, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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House
Senate
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National Security
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create a report on how well veterans can use their military job credentials in civilian jobs. It aims to understand the challenges veterans face in transitioning to the workforce.

If you are a veteran, this report could help improve how your military skills are recognized in civilian jobs.
Who this affects
veterans · civilian job seekers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on veterans' job credential transfers.
  2. 2The report must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
  3. 3It will assess how many veterans successfully use their military credentials in civilian jobs.
  4. 4The report will identify common certifications veterans use for employment, like airplane mechanics.
  5. 5It will also explore barriers veterans face when transferring their skills to state certifications.
Read the detailed summary

Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a report to Congress that builds on data reported in a previous report titled Do D Credentialing Utilization (3-BB02A16) to better assess the effectiveness of DOD credentialing programs for post-military civilian employment.

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IntroducedCurrentMay 23, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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