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Solar VETS Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6176
Solar Vocational Education and Training for our Servicemembers Act or the Solar VETS Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a training course for careers in solar-related occupations to be (1) made available at military installations and to eligible members of the Armed Forces, and (2) administered by institutions of higher education pursuant to an agreement with DOE.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6176
Bill HR 6176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6176 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6176's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. as of March 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6176
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6176
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Vocational and technical education
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6176
Solar VETS Act
To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a solar workforce training course for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Solar VETS Act
Solar Vocational Education and Training for our Servicemembers Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6176
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