summary
Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to include, in the Transition Assistance Program, a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which helps service members prepare for civilian life after leaving the military, by requiring a new one-hour presentation that promotes veterans' benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The presentation must be standardized and reviewed in collaboration with veterans service organizations, submitted to Congressional veterans' affairs committees at least 90 days before implementation, and include information about how veterans service organizations can help members file claims. When possible, the presentation should involve a representative from a recognized veterans service organization, but it cannot encourage joining any specific organization. The bill also mandates that the VA submit an annual report to Congressional armed services and veterans' affairs committees detailing which veterans service organizations participated in the presentations, how many service members attended, and any recommendations for improving the presentation. The goal is to ensure service members are well-informed about the benefits available to them after leaving military service.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (73)
Derrick Van Orden (R)*,
Jim Baird (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Cliff Bentz (R),
Janelle Bynum (D),
Ed Case (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Laura Gillen (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Paul Gosar (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
French Hill (R),
Jeff Hurd (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Kim King (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Thomas Massie (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
John McGuire (R),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Max Miller (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 03/27/2025)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Personnel Issues
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1845/all-info | 03/06/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1845/BILLS-119hr1845ih.pdf | 03/25/2025 |
Loading...