Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires inclusion of emerging technologies in high technology program Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking High technology and inserting High technology and provides critical stakeholder partnerships for emerging technologies. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, trade restrictions, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Veterans, Veterans Affairs, Education, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Requires inclusion of emerging technologies in high technology program Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking High technology and inserting High technology...
- Provides critical stakeholder partnerships for emerging technologies.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires inclusion of emerging technologies in high technology program Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking High technology and inserting High technology and provides critical stakeholder partnerships for emerging technologies.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Veterans Affairs, Education, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires inclusion of emerging technologies in high technology program Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking High technology and inserting High technology and provides critical stakeholder partnerships for emerging technologies.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Mr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Gallego) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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