SERTS Act
HR 8511, the SERTS Act, requires the Secretary of Defense (with VA and Labor) to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The report assesses how many veterans successfully have their military-earned credentials (like mechanic certifications) recognized for civilian jobs, identifies commonly used credentials, and examines barriers veterans face in transferring military skills to state licensing requirements. This bill directly affects veterans transitioning to civilian careers, particularly those seeking jobs requiring state-licensed skills. The report aims to improve understanding of credential recognition effectiveness for veterans.
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Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced May 22, 2024
Last action Jul 17, 2024
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Jul 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
May 22, 2024
Committee
Referred 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.
lower
May 22, 2024
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Norma J. Torres
DDemocratic
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