Proposal:College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 7097
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

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.

Bill Title

College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2024-01-25: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• 2024-01-25: Introduced in House
• 2024-01-25: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.