TAP Promotion Act

3/12/2024, 10:08 AM

TAP Promotion Act

This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.

The TAP Promotion Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2888, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for members of the military.

The TAP Promotion Act aims to increase awareness and participation in the TAP program by requiring the Department of Defense to provide information about the program to all service members. This includes information on eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply for TAP benefits.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the quality of education received through the TAP program by requiring the Department of Defense to establish minimum standards for educational institutions that participate in the program. This is intended to ensure that service members are receiving a high-quality education that will benefit them in their military careers and beyond. Overall, the TAP Promotion Act is focused on increasing access to education for members of the military and ensuring that they receive a valuable and meaningful education through the TAP program. It is currently being debated in Congress and may be voted on in the near future.
Congress
118
Number
S - 2888
Introduced on
2023-09-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2023
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

TAP Promotion Act

This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.

The TAP Promotion Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2888, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for members of the military.

The TAP Promotion Act aims to increase awareness and participation in the TAP program by requiring the Department of Defense to provide information about the program to all service members. This includes information on eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply for TAP benefits.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the quality of education received through the TAP program by requiring the Department of Defense to establish minimum standards for educational institutions that participate in the program. This is intended to ensure that service members are receiving a high-quality education that will benefit them in their military careers and beyond. Overall, the TAP Promotion Act is focused on increasing access to education for members of the military and ensuring that they receive a valuable and meaningful education through the TAP program. It is currently being debated in Congress and may be voted on in the near future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

TAP Promotion Act

This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Latest Action9/21/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.