Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act

3/14/2024, 1:42 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3287, also known as the Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act, aims to provide additional support and resources to veterans and their families who have served in the National Guard and Reserve. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by these individuals and seeks to address them through various means.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer supportive services to National Guard and Reserve veterans and their families. These services could include mental health counseling, job training, financial assistance, and other forms of support to help these individuals successfully reintegrate into civilian life.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force that would be responsible for identifying and addressing the specific needs of National Guard and Reserve veterans and their families. This task force would work to develop strategies and programs to better support these individuals and ensure they have access to the resources they need to thrive after their service. Overall, the Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act seeks to improve the quality of life for these veterans and their families by providing them with the necessary support and resources to successfully transition back to civilian life.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3287

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3287, also known as the Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act, aims to provide additional support and resources to veterans and their families who have served in the National Guard and Reserve. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by these individuals and seeks to address them through various means.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer supportive services to National Guard and Reserve veterans and their families. These services could include mental health counseling, job training, financial assistance, and other forms of support to help these individuals successfully reintegrate into civilian life.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force that would be responsible for identifying and addressing the specific needs of National Guard and Reserve veterans and their families. This task force would work to develop strategies and programs to better support these individuals and ensure they have access to the resources they need to thrive after their service. Overall, the Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act seeks to improve the quality of life for these veterans and their families by providing them with the necessary support and resources to successfully transition back to civilian life.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veterans families to include former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.