The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program to help veterans find employment in manufacturing by awarding competitive grants to three states. Each state would create a program that gives manufacturing employers and labor-management organizations money to provide veterans with job training, apprenticeships, and other credentials in manufacturing fields. The bill requires participating employers to report on hiring and pay rates, ensures funds are only used to train veterans, and dedicates 2 percent of funding for program administration. The legislation authorizes $10 million per year from 2027 through 2031, with the Department of Labor required to submit annual reports to Congress evaluating the program's effectiveness and recommending how to serve more veterans.
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