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US HB7103

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Abraham Hamadeh

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Veterans Affairs must partner with private sector employers, educational institutions, and nonprofits to identify high-growth industries and positions in emerging technologies and courses that prepare veterans for these jobs

  • Emerging technology information and related education courses must be prominently included in the Transition Assistance Program and displayed on the VA website

  • VA must establish an expedited approval process within 90 days for courses identified as emerging technology education programs under existing veterans education benefit chapters

  • Artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing are specifically designated as emerging technologies, with the Secretary of VA and Secretary of Labor determining additional qualifying technologies

  • Amends Section 3699C of title 38 to expand the existing "High Technology Program" to include emerging technologies; provisions in Section 2 sunset on September 30, 2027

Legislative Description

Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity1/23/2026
Veterans' Affairs1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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