TAP Promotion Act

3/12/2024, 10:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 2888

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.

Congressional Summary of S 2888

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2888

Bill S 2888 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill S 2888 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2023.  Bill S 2888's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2888

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2888

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2888

TAP Promotion ActTAP Promotion ActA 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.A 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.
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