HR 8751
Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a senior official within the Department of Defense to oversee and coordinate all programs and activities related to the transition of service members to civilian life or reserve components. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these transition services, ensuring service members and their families are adequately prepared for their next step. The official will work with various federal agencies and organizations to achieve this.
Key provisions
- Designates a senior official within the Department of Defense to oversee transition programs.
- Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to designate the official within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
- Outlines the official’s roles, including advising senior leadership, coordinating with other agencies, and reviewing transition programs.
- Mandates a review and assessment of existing transition programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge Program.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to brief congressional defense committees on the official’s designation and implementation.
- Directs the official to coordinate with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Education.
- Calls for collaboration with State and local governments and non-governmental organizations.
- Establishes the official as the chief transition officer of the Department of Defense.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 8751
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To designate a senior official responsible for the management and oversight of all programs and activities of the Department of Defense related to the transition of members of the Armed Forces to civilian or reserve status, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act
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reserve components.
The official designated under paragraph (1) shall be designated from among individuals with—
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall prescribe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the official designated under subsection (a)(1).
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) on—