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Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

12/13/2024, 7:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 3746

Bill 118 s 3746, also known as the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide career services and support to Gold Star spouses and surviving spouses of service members who have died in the line of duty.

The bill aims to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals in finding and maintaining employment. It would require the Department of Defense to establish a program to provide career counseling, job placement assistance, and other support services to Gold Star spouses and surviving spouses.

Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to give preference to these individuals in hiring for federal jobs. This would help to ensure that they have access to employment opportunities and are able to support themselves and their families. Overall, the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act seeks to honor the sacrifices made by these individuals and provide them with the support they need to build successful careers and move forward after the loss of their loved ones in service to our country.

Congressional Summary of S 3746

Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

This bill expands eligibility for the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program to the spouses of certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Such program is administered by the Department of Labor and generally provides career and employment services to disabled veterans.

The bill expands eligibility for the program to spouses of

  • persons who died while members of the Armed Forces;
  • persons who died of a service-connected disability;
  • members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who, for more than 90 days, are listed as missing in action, captured by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government power;
  • persons who have a total permanent disability resulting from a service-connected disability; and
  • persons who died while an evaluated total disability was in existence.

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Current Status of Bill S 3746

Bill S 3746 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 2, 2024. Bill S 3746 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2024.  Bill S 3746's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3746

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
23
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3746

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3746

Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program, and for other purposes.
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Melissa Noble

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1 year ago

I think this new bill is great for Gold Star families and surviving spouses. It's about time they get the support they deserve. Did you know that this bill also includes funding for career counseling services?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3746

Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
New HampshireDemocrat
Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
MissouriRepublican
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat
Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
LouisianaRepublican
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican

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