A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill to help Americans with physical issues disqualifying them from military service find civilian jobs in the armed forces and defense industry.
Key Points
Bipartisan bill aims to help Americans with physical issues find civilian jobs in defense industry
Focus on critical areas like manufacturing, cybersecurity, and defense logistics
Supports service members disqualified early in their careers
Pros
Supports Americans with physical issues disqualifying them from military service
Targets critical workforce shortages in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and defense logistics
Allows Department of Defense to retain invested resources in individuals
Cons
No guarantee of jobs for individuals disqualified from military service