Oath of Exit Act
Veterans: Voluntary Oath for Leaving the Military
The Oath of Exit Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. The bill is actively moving forward, but no further votes or hearings have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced in Congress do not become law, and this one has not yet gained broad bipartisan support or moved out of committee.
Key Points
- This bill creates a voluntary oath for military members to take when they leave the service. It is called the Oath of Exit and is meant to help veterans transition to civilian life.
- The oath asks veterans to promise to look out for their fellow service members and to seek help if they are struggling. It also includes a pledge to maintain their physical and mental health and to not harm themselves or others.
- Congress is proposing this because about 20 veterans die by suicide every day. The bill suggests that since military members take their starting oath very seriously, a closing oath might help them stay committed to their well-being and their peers.
- This oath would be optional for most people leaving the military. It would not be offered to those who are being forced out of the service because of a court-martial.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Oath of Exit Act
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