(a) Submission and content.— The bureau shall submit an annual report to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Professional Licensure Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee of the House of Representatives. The report shall include:

1. (1) The number of military applicants.
2. (2) The number of military applicants who were approved for licensure.
3. (3) The number of military applicants who were denied licensure, including data on the reasons for denial.
4. (4) Data on the licensing board's application processing times for military applicants, including reasons for delays.
5. (5) Recommendations on ways to improve the licensing board's ability to meet the licensing needs of servicemembers, veterans and military spouses.