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Key Points
This bill would allow more people to use a federal job coaching program. It specifically opens up career services to spouses of service members who died while on active duty or who died by suicide after their service.
The program provides one-on-one help to find jobs and build career skills. Right now, it mostly focuses on veterans with disabilities, but this change would give their surviving partners the same professional support.
This plan aims to help families stay financially stable after a tragedy. By providing job placement help, the government hopes to reduce the long-term financial stress that often follows the loss of a military spouse.
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Milestones
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Jul 16, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act
Bill NumberS 5014
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
