To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes an amendment to title 10 of the United States Code to expand the scope of counseling provided under the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for military personnel. The amendment aims to include additional matters in the counseling services offered to service members transitioning 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 and ultimately failed or expired.
The bill sought to enhance transition counseling for military personnel but did not progress past committee referral and is no longer active.
- Amends title 10, United States Code, to add new topics to counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
- Targets service members transitioning from military service to civilian life.
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but did not advance further.
['Service members transitioning out of the military', 'Department of Defense', "Veterans' support organizations"]
['No full bill text or detailed provisions available to assess implementation complexity or cost.', 'Unclear what specific additional counseling topics would be added, limiting oversight and evaluation.', 'No information on funding or enforcement mechanisms.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It did not receive further legislative action and is classified as failed or expired. The bill relates to ongoing efforts to improve support for military personnel transitioning to civilian life.
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['Potential improvement in transition outcomes for service members if counseling enhancements are effectively implemented.', 'Possible increased demand on Department of Defense resources to provide expanded counseling services.']
The absence of the full bill text and detailed provisions limits the ability to fully assess the policy implications and oversight needs. Transparency would be improved by making the complete legislative text publicly available. Additionally, clarity on funding and enforcement mechanisms is necessary for evaluating the bill's feasibility and impact.
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