Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025 aims to create pathways for medically disqualified entry-level service members to find civilian jobs within the Department of Defense and its components. It establishes a program to provide information about career opportunities in the defense industrial base to individuals ineligible for military service, and expands access to training and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the bill directs the Navy to share information about career opportunities at Military Sealift Command with its personnel.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members to enter civilian DoD positions.
- Considers the Air Force’s DRIVE program as a baseline for other military departments’ integration programs.
- Creates a program to inform and refer individuals medically disqualified for military service to employment opportunities in the defense industrial base and related fields.
- Expands information sharing regarding career opportunities at Military Sealift Command for Navy personnel.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to report on the implementation of the Act’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Medically disqualified entry-level service members
- Individuals ineligible for military service
- Defense industrial base workers
- Navy personnel
- Federal agencies and academic institutions
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