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HR 3620 United States House · 117th Congress

Solar VETS Act

Summary
Solar Vocational Education and Training for our Servicemembers Act or the Solar VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a training course for careers in solar-related occupations to be (1) made available at military installations and to eligible members of the Armed Forces, and (2) administered by institutions of higher education pursuant to an agreement with DOE.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates DOE-funded solar career training administered by higher education institutions, expanding vocational education access for servicemembers through educational partnerships.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes solar workforce development, advancing renewable energy job training and infrastructure readiness through DOE-administered courses.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides solar career training for veterans transitioning to civilian jobs, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities through vocational education.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
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President
Introduced May 28, 2021 Last action May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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May 28, 2021
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Tom O’Halleran
Tom O’Halleran
DDemocratic
AZ
1
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Photo of Michael Waltz
Michael Waltz
RRepublican
FL
6