US SB1555 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises provisions that require the Department of Defense (DOD) and, with respect to the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to operate a program providing individual pre-separation counseling and services to assist members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life. The bill's changes include (1) revising various deadlines in the transition program, (2) requiring the use of surveys and electronic systems to track the progress of participating individuals, and (3) establishing a program to provide Armed Forces members with information about the transition program and about career and educational opportunities available during military service. DOD and DHS must annually report on the furnishing of such pre-separation counseling, information, and services. The Government Accountability Office must report on service member participation in transition assistance programs at small and remote military installations.
Title
IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational Transition for Servicemembers Act
Sponsors
Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] |
Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT] |
Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Digital media
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Mental health
Military command and structure
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Digital media
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Mental health
Military command and structure
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1555/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1555/BILLS-116s1555is.pdf |