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This bill aims to expand eligibility for services under the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) by including two new categories of spouses: spouses of disabled veterans and spouses of service members who died while serving in the Armed Forces (often referred to as "Gold Star" spouses). Currently, the DVOP provides career services and employment assistance to eligible veterans, and this legislation would broaden the program's scope to include these specified spouse categories. The bill modifies existing language in Title 38 of the United States Code to explicitly add "eligible persons" alongside references to veterans throughout the program's description. Specifically, the bill defines an "eligible person" as either a spouse of a disabled veteran as described in existing law or the spouse of a service member who died while serving in the military. By making these changes, the legislation seeks to provide additional career services and support to military spouses who have been affected by disability or loss, recognizing their unique challenges and potential needs for employment assistance.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3031/all-info