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Introduced
04/30/2015
04/30/2015
In Committee
08/13/2015
08/13/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act Directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty and their spouses to elect to receive the following types of additional training under the Department of Labor's transition assistance program: preparation for higher education or training, preparation for career or technical training, and preparation for entrepreneurship.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act, aims to expand training options for members of the Armed Forces who are leaving active duty, as well as their spouses, through the Department of Labor's Transition Assistance Program. Specifically, it directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow these servicemembers to choose additional training in areas such as preparing for higher education or vocational training, preparing for career or technical training, and preparing for entrepreneurship, with the Secretaries also having the discretion to offer other relevant training options. The bill ensures that if a servicemember elects to receive this additional training, they will be able to access it.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Bill Flores (R)*,
John Carter (R),
Ryan Costello (R),
Elizabeth Esty (D),
Walter Jones (R),
Albio Sires (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 08/13/2015)
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