Expand SMART scholarships to vocational and workforce programs

Moylan’s provision in the House-passed fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill would expand the SMART scholarship program to cover technical and vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, and programs leading to workforce credentials. The program supports education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; Moylan says the expansion could create another route into civilian work supporting national defense.

Context: The provision was included in a House-passed bill; the passage does not establish that it became law.

In their own words

My provision would expand eligibility to include technical and vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, and programs that help people earn workforce credentials.

The source

James Moylan: 2026 congressional address

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Retrieved: 11/11/2026