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Assessing Military Skills Recognition for Veteran Civilian Job Transition.

This Act mandates a report to assess how effectively veterans transfer their military-acquired professional credentials, such as those in airplane mechanics, into civilian employment. The goal is to identify specific state-level barriers veterans face in getting recognition for their skills. This information will guide Congress in making future legislative improvements to ease veteran transition.
Key points
Requires a detailed government report on the success rate of veterans using military certifications for civilian jobs.
Focuses on identifying state-level obstacles preventing veterans from quickly obtaining necessary civilian professional licenses.
The report will build upon existing data to better assess the effectiveness of military credentialing programs.
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Print number: 118_HR_8511
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2024-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SERTS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8511.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a detailed government report on the success rate of veterans using military certifications for civilian jobs.
  • Focuses on identifying state-level obstacles preventing veterans from quickly obtaining necessary civilian professional licenses.
  • The report will build upon existing data to better assess the effectiveness of military credentialing programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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