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Onward to Opportunity Act
12/31/2022, 5:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4769
Bill 117 HR 4769, also known as the Onward to Opportunity Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for military service members, veterans, and their families as they transition to civilian life.
The Onward to Opportunity Act aims to expand access to education and job training programs for these individuals, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the civilian workforce. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector employers to ensure that veterans and their families have access to a wide range of opportunities.
Additionally, the Onward to Opportunity Act includes provisions to support entrepreneurship among veterans, providing resources and assistance to help them start and grow their own businesses. The bill also addresses issues related to mental health and wellness, recognizing the unique challenges that veterans and their families may face in this area. Overall, the Onward to Opportunity Act is designed to provide comprehensive support for military service members, veterans, and their families as they transition to civilian life. By expanding access to education, job training, and other resources, this bill aims to help these individuals successfully reintegrate into society and achieve their full potential.
The Onward to Opportunity Act aims to expand access to education and job training programs for these individuals, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the civilian workforce. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector employers to ensure that veterans and their families have access to a wide range of opportunities.
Additionally, the Onward to Opportunity Act includes provisions to support entrepreneurship among veterans, providing resources and assistance to help them start and grow their own businesses. The bill also addresses issues related to mental health and wellness, recognizing the unique challenges that veterans and their families may face in this area. Overall, the Onward to Opportunity Act is designed to provide comprehensive support for military service members, veterans, and their families as they transition to civilian life. By expanding access to education, job training, and other resources, this bill aims to help these individuals successfully reintegrate into society and achieve their full potential.
Congressional Summary of HR 4769
Onward to Opportunity Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot grant program at five military installations to provide enhanced support and funding to eligible entities to supplement the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) in providing job opportunities for industry-recognized certifications, job placement assistance, and related employment services to service members participating in TAP and their spouses.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4769
Bill HR 4769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4769 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4769's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4769
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
32Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4769
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Licensing and registrations
- Military personnel and dependents
- Performance measurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Rural conditions and development
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4769
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to supplement the transition assistance program of the Department of Defense.
Onward to Opportunity Act
Onward to Opportunity Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4769
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