Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act

The Department of Defense would have 180 days to report to Congress on how well military credentials — like airplane mechanic certifications — are actually transferring to civilian jobs after service members leave the military. The report would build on a 2018 DOD credentialing study and identify which certifications are most useful for post-military employment, how many veterans successfully transfer their credentials, and what barriers still exist at the state level. It's a relatively small bill, but it addresses a real frustration: veterans who are trained and certified in the military sometimes can't use those same skills in the civilian workforce without starting the licensing process over.