Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Career Help for Gold Star and Surviving Spouses
The Senate recently passed this bill by unanimous consent. It is now waiting at the desk for further action. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill passed the Senate with no apparent opposition and supports military families, which usually receives fast-tracked bipartisan support in the House.
Key Points
- This bill opens up a special job training and placement program to the spouses of service members who died while serving in the military. It ensures these families get extra help finding work and building careers.
- Currently, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program focuses on helping veterans with disabilities find jobs. This change allows surviving spouses to get the same professional career coaching and one-on-one job search assistance.
- The goal is to help Gold Star families and other surviving spouses overcome challenges to finding employment. This includes people who may have been out of the workforce for a long time or need to learn new skills for a different career path.
- By expanding this program, the government aims to provide more financial stability for families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. The services are designed to help those who face the most difficult obstacles to getting hired.
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Milestones
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895; text: CR S8895)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
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