118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7097: College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act
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Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct outreach to institutions of higher education for purposes of entering into more agreements that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces under the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences.
Additionally, DOD may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at the institutions through which members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Colin Allred D-TXOriginal
- Jason Crow D-COOriginal
- Donald Davis D-NCOriginal
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJOriginal
- Andy Kim D-NJOriginal
- Jennifer Kiggans R-VAOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DCOriginal
- Dina Titus D-NVOriginal
- Jill Tokuda D-HIOriginal
- Sara Jacobs D-CA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mikie Sherrill SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Mikie Sherrill.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.