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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 88 (Friday, May 23, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mrs. TORRES of California:H.R. 3611.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: of the UnitedStates Constitution, seen below, this bill falls within theConstitutional Authority of the United States Congress.Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H2369]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[<p><strong>Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a report to Congress that builds on data reported in a previous report titled <em>DoD Credentialing Utilization</em> (3-BB02A16) to better assess the effectiveness of DOD credentialing programs for post-military civilian employment.</p>]]></text>
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