H.R. 3611 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 23, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryReports on veteran job training programs
The Department of Defense would need to submit a report to Congress that takes data from a previous report and uses it to better evaluate how well their credentialing programs help veterans transition to civilian jobs. The report would assess whether these programs are actually working to prepare veterans for employment after they leave the military.
How it affects you
This mostly affects veterans who use DOD credentialing programs as they prepare for civilian careers. The report would help Congress understand whether these programs are effective, which could inform decisions about improving them in the future.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 23, 2025)
Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a report to Congress that builds on data reported in a previous report titled DoD Credentialing Utilization (3-BB02A16) to better assess the effectiveness of DOD credentialing programs for post-military civilian employment.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3611
A BILL
Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act
Sponsor: Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA-35) · Introduced May 23, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 6, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.”