United StatesCreates pilot grants and recommendations to aid medics’ civilian transition
Aims to help trained military medics get civilian health jobs faster and channel experienced personnel into underserved health care settings.
What it does
Requires the Secretary concerned (DoD and DHS for Coast Guard) to develop recommendations to improve transition of military medics into civilian health occupations, in consultation with multiple federal and State partners.
Directs identification of barriers and consideration of actions on standardizing military credentials, SkillBridge access, Transition Assistance Program information, and State licensing alignment.
Mandates a report to Congress within 180 days with recommendations and an implementation plan.
Creates a Defense-run pilot grant program (amending 10 U.S.C. 1153) to fund eligible providers that hire, train, and retain separating service members in civilian health jobs, with program rules and reporting requirements.
Authorizes $5 million per year for FY2027–2031 to fund the pilot, sets maximum grant sizes, and allows up to 10% of funds for administrative costs.
Argument forHelps translate military training into civilian credentials and jobs faster, reducing underemployment among trained medics.
Argument againstState licensing remains controlled by States; federal recommendations and incentives may not overcome varied State regulatory barriers, producing limited immediate results.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 4Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 4Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
HealthcareVeteransNational Security