Bills · S 1632
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1632Armed Forces and National Security
Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a potential waste of talent and passion. Many individuals who are eager to serve their country might be turned away from military service due to medical reasons, even if they possess valuable skills or a strong desire to contribute. This bill creates formal avenues for these individuals to transition into civilian roles that still support national security, keeping their potential contributions within the defense ecosystem. If this bill becomes law, it could help fill critical civilian positions within the Department of Defense and the broader defense industry, potentially strengthening national security by retaining skilled workers. It also provides a valuable safety net and career path for those who face unexpected medical disqualification from military service, preventing them from feeling their aspirations to serve are completely shut down. Without this law, these pathways might remain informal, inconsistent, or non-existent, leading to more individuals being lost from the national security workforce.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense to create a system for entry-level service members medically disqualified from military service to get civilian jobs within the DoD.
This creates a clear career path for individuals who wanted to serve but cannot due to health issues, helping retain their talent.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a program to provide individuals medically ineligible for military service with information on jobs in the defense industrial base and other national interest fields.
This broadens the pool of talent for critical national security civilian roles, including those outside the direct DoD structure.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Navy to inform all transitioning personnel about career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and in shipbuilding training programs.
This ensures vital maritime and shipbuilding sectors have access to experienced personnel leaving the Navy, strengthening these industries.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within one year detailing the implementation of these new programs.
This provides oversight and ensures accountability for the creation and effectiveness of the new integration efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
99
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in Senate
MAY 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1632
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
Senate BillS 1632Armed Forces and National Security
Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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