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HR 8336118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a counseling pathway in the Transition Assistance Program for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Sep 9, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 10, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to title 10 of the United States Code to create a counseling pathway within the Transition Assistance Program specifically for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. The goal is to provide tailored support to reservists as they transition from military to civilian life. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress but did not advance beyond referral to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Bottom Line

The bill aims to enhance transition support for reserve component members by establishing a dedicated counseling pathway, but it did not progress past committee review and is currently expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Amends title 10, United States Code, to add a counseling pathway in the Transition Assistance Program.
  • Focuses on members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
  • Was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but did not advance and is now expired.
Who Benefits?

['Members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces', 'Department of Defense', 'Transition Assistance Program administrators']

Potential Concerns

['No detailed cost or funding information is provided, which may affect implementation feasibility.', 'Lack of full bill text limits understanding of specific counseling pathway requirements and oversight mechanisms.', "The bill's failure to advance suggests potential legislative or procedural barriers."]

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It did not move forward and is classified as failed or expired. The policy area relates to Armed Forces and National Security, focusing on improving support for reservists transitioning to civilian life.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["If implemented, the counseling pathway could improve reservists' transition outcomes, potentially reducing unemployment or underemployment among this group.", 'Enhanced support might increase reservist retention or readiness by addressing transition challenges more effectively.', 'Failure to enact the bill may maintain existing gaps in transition assistance for reserve members.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary, restricting comprehensive analysis. The bill's failure to advance highlights the importance of monitoring committee actions and legislative progress for government transparency. Oversight considerations include ensuring that any new counseling pathways are adequately funded, clearly defined, and effectively administered.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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