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Introduced
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
In Committee
07/26/2023
07/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans in the course of preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the TAP Promotion Act, would amend the transition assistance program (TAP) of the Department of Defense to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during the preseparation counseling portion of the program. The key provisions include:
- Allowing a standardized presentation by a national, state, or local representative of a veterans service organization that has been reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The presentation must include information on how the organization can assist members in filing benefits claims, but cannot encourage joining a particular organization or exceed one hour in length.
- Requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit the presentation for review by Congress at least 90 days before implementation and to submit an annual report identifying the participating organizations, the number of attendees, and any recommendations for changes.
The bill aims to provide service members with information on veterans benefits and services as they transition out of the military.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (89)
Derrick Van Orden (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Colin Allred (D),
Andy Barr (R),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Eric Burlison (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Ed Case (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Judy Chu (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Don Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Brad Finstad (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Richard Hudson (R),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Dave Joyce (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Tracey Mann (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Max Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Greg Murphy (R),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Kilili Sablan (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Bryan Steil (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
David Trone (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Brandon Williams (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 07/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3933/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3933/BILLS-118hr3933ih.pdf |
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