Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act aims to create a leadership position within the Department of Defense. This bill requires the designation of a senior official to manage and oversee all programs related to members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian or reserve status. The official will be tasked with overseeing the effectiveness of transition programs and the Military-Civilian Transition Office. Additionally, the role includes coordinating with various federal secretaries and other government levels to improve support services. The Secretary of Defense must also brief congressional defense committees on the designation and implementation process.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill creates dedicated leadership to ensure service members are well equipped for civilian life and improves the efficiency of transition programs.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill mandates a senior official with extensive experience in veterans services to oversee and improve transition programs.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to brief congressional defense committees on the designation and implementation of the new official.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expert Oversight of Transitions: The bill requires the designated official to have extensive experience with veterans services and specific knowledge regarding the transition to civilian life or reserve components (Section 2(a)(2)). This ensures that those in charge understand the specific needs of service members.
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Improved Program Efficiency: The official is tasked with conducting reviews and assessments of programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge Program to propose actions that improve their efficacy and efficiency (Section 2(b)(2)(F)).
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Enhanced Coordination of Support: By working with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education, as well as State, local, and nongovernmental organizations, the official aims to improve the delivery of transition support services (Section 2(b)(2)(C) and (G)).
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Dedicated Mission for Readiness: The official serves as the chief transition officer with a specific mission to ensure all members of the Armed Forces are well equipped for civilian life or the reserve components (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill creates dedicated leadership to ensure service members are well equipped for civilian life and improves the efficiency of transition programs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mandates a senior official with extensive experience in veterans services to oversee and improve transition programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to brief congressional defense committees on the designation and implementation of the new official.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill aims to improve the delivery of transition support services which can assist in economic stability during life changes.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.