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H.R. 7453 116th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the…

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge o… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.

Introduced: July 1, 2020 Introduced by: Lizzie Fletcher Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Employee hiringEmployment and training programsMilitary education and trainingVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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 Latest action July 1, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill allows a service member who participates in the Department of Defense's Skillbridge program to continue to participate in the program following discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces. (The Skillbridge program provides job training to service members who are transitioning into civilian life.)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6395 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7453: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7453/
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"H.R. 7453: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7453/.
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H.R. 7453, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7453/.
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[H.R. 7453: To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7453/)
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