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Defense Workforce Integration: New Civilian Career Paths

This act helps individuals medically disqualified from military service find civilian jobs within the defense sector. It creates pathways for civilian careers in the Department of Defense and the defense industry, providing support for transitioning into the workforce. This ensures that citizens with relevant skills, but unable to serve in the military, can still contribute to national security.
Key points
Medically disqualified military recruits can more easily find civilian jobs within the Department of Defense.
The act establishes programs to inform individuals ineligible for military service about job opportunities in the defense industry, cybersecurity, and research.
The Navy will provide information on career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and shipbuilding training programs to all Navy personnel.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1632
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2025-05-07