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H.R. 9121119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jun 3, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced:
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A pilot program would give three states grants to help pay manufacturing employers to train veterans for jobs.
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The bill creates a small pilot program run by the Secretary of Labor to help veterans get manufacturing jobs. The government would award competitive grants to three states, which would pass funds to manufacturing companies and labor organizations to cover training costs like apprenticeships, on-the-job training, or certification programs. Employers must report data such as veteran trainee pay compared to other workers, and unused funds must be returned.
The bill affects veterans seeking manufacturing jobs, manufacturing companies and labor groups providing training, and the three states selected to run the pilot programs.
Because it's limited to three states, its immediate impact would be small, but results could inform future decisions about expanding similar veteran employment programs nationwide.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.