S-1632 : Still Just a Bill


The Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025, or S. 1632, aims to improve the integration of military and civilian workforces within the Department of Defense. The main points of the bill are:

  • Integration of Hiring Processes: Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members to transition into suitable civilian positions within the Department of Defense. The Air Force's DRIVE program may be used as a model.
  • Career Opportunities Information: Mandates the Secretary of Defense to create a program providing information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to individuals medically disqualified for military service. These opportunities include:
    • The defense industrial base
    • Cybersecurity or intelligence support roles
    • Research and development in defense technologies
    • National emergency and disaster preparedness
    • Other non-military opportunities
  • Navy Personnel Information: Requires the Secretary of the Navy to provide information about career opportunities at Military Sealift Command and workforce training programs for shipbuilders to all Navy personnel during their Transition Assistance Program process.
  • Report: Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, describing the implementation of the requirements under this act.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-05-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2025-05-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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