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US HR5198
US HR5198To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to review and recommend improvements to the casualty assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
In Committee
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to review and recommend improvements to the casualty assistance program of the Department of De- fense, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group, known as the "Casualty Assistance Reform Working Group," to review and recommend improvements to the Department of Defense's casualty assistance program. The working group will create training standards for casualty assistance officers (CAOs), explore the possibility of establishing a unique badge designation for experienced or professional CAOs, conduct a study to document current workflow and identify critical changes to modernize the casualty experience for survivors, review the organization of the Office of Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Funeral Honors, and explore the establishment of an annual meeting with gold star families and a surviving and gold star family leadership council. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the results of the review and assessment of the casualty assistance officer program, including the recommendations of the working group.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5198/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5198/BILLS-117hr5198ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5198/BILLS-117hr5198ih.pdf.pdf |
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