Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
The Bill 118 hr 3898, also known as the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act, aims to provide support and assistance to veterans who are seeking to obtain their military transcripts. These transcripts are important for veterans as they can be used to apply for jobs, further their education, or access other benefits.

The Act requires the Department of Defense to establish a system to ensure that veterans can easily access their military transcripts. This system will include online access to transcripts, as well as assistance for veterans who may have difficulty obtaining their records.

Additionally, the Act requires the Department of Defense to work with other federal agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, to streamline the process of obtaining military transcripts. This will help to ensure that veterans have all the necessary documentation to access the benefits and services they are entitled to. Overall, the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act aims to make it easier for veterans to obtain their military transcripts, ultimately helping them to transition back into civilian life and access the support they need.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3898

Introduced on
2023-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
The Bill 118 hr 3898, also known as the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act, aims to provide support and assistance to veterans who are seeking to obtain their military transcripts. These transcripts are important for veterans as they can be used to apply for jobs, further their education, or access other benefits.

The Act requires the Department of Defense to establish a system to ensure that veterans can easily access their military transcripts. This system will include online access to transcripts, as well as assistance for veterans who may have difficulty obtaining their records.

Additionally, the Act requires the Department of Defense to work with other federal agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, to streamline the process of obtaining military transcripts. This will help to ensure that veterans have all the necessary documentation to access the benefits and services they are entitled to. Overall, the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act aims to make it easier for veterans to obtain their military transcripts, ultimately helping them to transition back into civilian life and access the support they need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that educational institutions make available to eligible persons and veterans digital copies of official transcripts.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action7/19/2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held