H.R. 7103In markupSecurity & foreign affairs
VA directed to connect veterans with AI and semiconductor jobs
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7103 requires the VA to partner with businesses and schools to steer veterans into fast-growing tech fields like AI and semiconductor manufacturing.55-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7103 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify high-hiring tech industries and approve education programs that prepare veterans for those fields, with a faster approval process so veterans can enroll sooner. The bill also expands the official definition used in an existing VA education program to include "emerging technologies" alongside "high technology," allowing veterans to apply their education benefits to newer tech fields. Information about qualifying jobs and programs must appear prominently on the VA website and within the Transition Assistance Program.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects veterans and active-duty servicemembers planning to use VA education benefits for career training in tech. Private-sector tech employers, trade schools, colleges, and nonprofits that partner with the VA are also involved.
Why does it matter?
Veterans seeking careers in growing tech sectors may face delays or gaps in coverage under the current system, and the bill responds to those structural barriers by expanding definitions and speeding up approvals. The partnership and research requirements sunset on September 30, 2027, meaning the framework is temporary unless Congress extends it.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act
- Introduced:
- January 15, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 14, 2026
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