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Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Introduced
Apr 17, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to help veterans transition to careers as truck drivers by providing them with training and licensing assistance. Funds the Department of Veterans Affairs to support this program.

Sponsored By

Chris Pappas
Democrat · New Hampshire · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 17, 2025
  5. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects military veterans, making it easier for them to get commercial driver's licenses and find jobs in the trucking industry. It also impacts the trucking industry by increasing the number of qualified drivers available for hire.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 100%

Documents

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.