Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Career Support for Gold Star and Surviving Spouses
This bill is currently being reviewed by a House subcommittee after a recent hearing. It is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Bills supporting Gold Star families often have broad support, but many bills introduced in the House never make it past the committee stage.
Key Points
- This bill would expand a federal job coaching program to include the spouses of service members who died while serving in the military.
- Currently, the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program is mostly for veterans with disabilities, but this change would let Gold Star spouses get the same specialized help.
- The program provides one-on-one career counseling and help finding jobs for people who face major challenges entering the workforce.
- This change aims to provide more financial stability and professional support for families who have lost a loved one in military service.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
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