Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3031 Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/9/2025, 1:52 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3031

The bill, designated as H.R. 3031 and introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to expand eligibility for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program to certain spouses. The bill's primary purpose is to provide support and benefits to spouses of disabled veterans through the mentioned program, with additional provisions likely included to specify the extent of eligibility and the types of services available for qualified individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 3031

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 HR 3031

Bill HR 3031 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2025. Bill HR 3031 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2025. Bill HR 3031's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of June 11, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3031

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3031

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program, and for other purposes.