To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMs. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Schmitt, …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill expands the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) to serve not just disabled veterans, but also "eligible persons" - specifically Gold Star spouses and surviving spouses of service members who died while in the military.
Who Benefits and How
Gold Star spouses and surviving spouses gain access to intensive employment services previously limited to disabled veterans. Military families who lost a member receive career assistance.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DVOP and state employment services must expand services to include eligible spouses.
Key Provisions
- Adds "eligible persons" alongside "eligible veterans" throughout Section 4103A
- Defines eligible person as spouses described in 38 USC 4101(5) or spouses of service members who died on active duty
- Allows DVOP specialists to provide career services to military surviving spouses
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Extends eligibility for Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program employment services to Gold Star spouses and surviving spouses of service members who died on active duty.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand existing veteran employment program to serve surviving military spouses"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any spouse described in section 4101(5) of title 38, or the spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces
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