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US HR6194

US HR6194
Military Benefits Accountability Act


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Introduced
12/08/2021
In Committee
12/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to include training on consequences of committing a crime in preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.

AI Summary

This bill, the Military Benefits Accountability Act, aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to require the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense to include training on the consequences of committing a crime for service members separating from the military. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement this training within one year of the bill's enactment, and to provide a progress briefing to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within 180 days. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that departing service members are aware of the potential loss of Federal benefits if they are convicted of a crime.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 12/08/2021)

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