Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026

This bill would have the Secretary of Labor run a pilot program giving competitive grants to three states. Each state would use the money to make grants to manufacturing employers and joint labor-management organizations to repay them for the cost of training, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and credential training for veterans they employ. States would also do outreach, including to veterans in rural areas, and must repay unused funds. Employers would have to report the pay of veterans being trained compared with other workers in similar jobs. The bill authorizes $10 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Suzan K. DelBene Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors