June 11, 2026
Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an action plan to help veterans obtain employment in advanced manufacturing, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan Act
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Sec. 2. Veterans to advanced manufacturing plan
(a) In general
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop and publish an action plan to be known as the Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan
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(b) Contents
In developing the Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan, the Secretary shall—
(1)
identify—
(A)
barriers that veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become advanced manufacturing employees;
(B)
challenges advanced manufacturing employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining veterans;
(C)
regulatory burdens such employers face in the hiring of veterans as such employees;
(D)
regions of the United States that have the greatest need for advanced manufacturing employees; and
(E)
barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage veterans from pursuing, obtaining, and maintaining employment in advanced manufacturing;
(2)
highlight—
(A)
the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that veterans possess that are critical for advanced manufacturing and any competency gaps that should be addressed;
(B)
opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for veterans to become advanced manufacturing employees; and
(C)
ways to improve advanced manufacturing employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of veterans in the advanced manufacturing workforce;
(3)
recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Secretary can take to help veterans become advanced manufacturing employees; and
(4)
consult with advanced manufacturing employers, institutions of higher education, and organizations representing advanced manufacturing employees.