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To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
6/11/2024, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8454
Bill 118 hr 8454, also known as the Transition Assistance Program Enhancement Act, aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to expand the topics covered in counseling sessions provided through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The TAP is a program designed to help military service members transition back to civilian life after completing their service.
The proposed amendment would add new topics to the counseling sessions offered through the TAP, including financial planning, job search strategies, and mental health resources. These additions are intended to better prepare service members for the challenges they may face as they transition out of the military and into civilian life.
The bill emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to service members as they navigate the transition process, recognizing that the skills and resources needed to succeed in civilian life may differ from those required in the military. By expanding the topics covered in TAP counseling sessions, the bill aims to better equip service members with the tools and information they need to successfully transition to civilian life. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8454 seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program by ensuring that service members receive comprehensive support and guidance as they prepare for life after the military.
The proposed amendment would add new topics to the counseling sessions offered through the TAP, including financial planning, job search strategies, and mental health resources. These additions are intended to better prepare service members for the challenges they may face as they transition out of the military and into civilian life.
The bill emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to service members as they navigate the transition process, recognizing that the skills and resources needed to succeed in civilian life may differ from those required in the military. By expanding the topics covered in TAP counseling sessions, the bill aims to better equip service members with the tools and information they need to successfully transition to civilian life. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8454 seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program by ensuring that service members receive comprehensive support and guidance as they prepare for life after the military.
Congressional Summary of HR 8454
This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include information concerning health care, including mental health care, furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have survived sexual assault, sexual or gender harassment, or intimate partner violence.
Current Status of Bill HR 8454
Bill HR 8454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2024. Bill HR 8454 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2024. Bill HR 8454's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8454
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8454
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8454
To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
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