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Troop Talent Act of 2013

Introduced: May 15, 2013 Introduced by: Duckworth, Tammy Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2013
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 26, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Apr 26, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Troop Talent Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretaries of the military departments, to the maximum extent practicable, to make information on civilian credentialing opportunities available to members of the Armed Forces (members) beginning with, and at every stage of, their training for military occupational specialities, in order to permit such members to: (1) evaluate the extent to which such training correlates with skills and training required for various civilian certifications and licenses, and (2) assess the suitability of such training for obtaining and pursuing such certifications and licenses.

Requires the information made available to: (1) be consistent with the Transition Goals Plans Success program, and (2) include information on the civilian occupational equivalents of military occupational specialties.

Requires such Secretaries to make available to civilian credentialing agencies specified information on the content of military training provided to members.

Allows members or veterans to use educational assistance provided through the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in pursuit of a civilian certification or license only if the successful completion of a curriculum fully qualifies such student to take the appropriate examination and be certified or licensed to meet any other academic conditions required for entry into that occupation or profession.

Requires the military occupational specialties designated for a military skills to civilian credentialing pilot program under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to include those specialties relating to the military information technology workforce.

Directs the VA Secretary to reestablish the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee (under current law, terminated on December 31, 2006). Provides additional Committee duties, including the development of: (1) guidance for audits of licensure and certification programs in order to ensure high-quality education to members and veterans, and (2) a plan to improve outreach to members and veterans on the importance of licensing and certification and the availability of educational benefits.

What's happening now June 26, 2013

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 63
D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · May 6, 2014
Bishop, Timothy
· Feb 25, 2014
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jan 31, 2014
Delaney, John
· Jan 9, 2014
D
Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Nov 12, 2013
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Oct 22, 2013
Tsongas, Niki
· Oct 7, 2013
LATHAM, TOM
· Sep 17, 2013
Polis, Jared
· Aug 2, 2013
D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jul 8, 2013
D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 12, 2013
D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 12, 2013
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jun 12, 2013
D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 5, 2013
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jun 5, 2013
Lipinski, Daniel
· Jun 5, 2013
Palazzo, Steven
· Jun 5, 2013
Richmond, Cedric
· Jun 5, 2013
Brooks, Mo
· Jun 3, 2013
D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 3, 2013
D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jun 3, 2013
D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jun 3, 2013
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Jun 3, 2013
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 3, 2013
Coffman, Mike
· May 15, 2013
Heck, Denny
· May 15, 2013
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· May 15, 2013
Noem, Kristi
· May 15, 2013
D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · May 15, 2013
D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · May 15, 2013
D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · May 15, 2013
TIERNEY, JOHN
· May 15, 2013
Vela, Filemon
· May 15, 2013
Bachmann, Michele
· May 8, 2013
Cook, Paul
· May 8, 2013
D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · May 8, 2013
Walz, Timothy
· May 8, 2013
R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · May 8, 2013
D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 6, 2013
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · May 6, 2013
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 6, 2013
D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · May 6, 2013
Loebsack, David
· May 6, 2013
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· May 6, 2013
D
Vargas, Juan
California · May 6, 2013
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 26, 2013
BRADY, ROBERT
· Apr 26, 2013
D
Brownley, Julia
California · Apr 26, 2013
CAPPS, LOIS
· Apr 26, 2013
D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Apr 26, 2013
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