A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
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
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a three-year pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and their families as they transition to civilian life. Participating eligible organizations will provide personalized, whole-family transition and wellness support at four geographically diverse military installations. The program focuses on preventative support and offers services such as peer-led support groups, resilience workshops, employment assistance for spouses, and a digital resource hub. Eligible participants include active duty members within one year of separation and their families, with priority given to those facing accelerated or involuntary separations. The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will coordinate to ensure a seamless post-separation handoff of services.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides whole-family transition and wellness support for members of the Armed Forces and their families separating from service.
- Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill establishes a pilot program to support transitioning service members and their families with wellness, employment assistance, and resilience workshops.
- Scored +6
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill improves the transition and coordination of services between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting veterans and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b): The bill establishes a non-clinical, community-based pilot program designed to provide personalized, whole-family transition and wellness support. This is positive because it aims to strengthen resilience, stability, and long-term well-being for military families during and after separation from the Armed Forces.
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Section 2(f)(2): Participating organizations are required to provide specific resources such as peer-led support groups, resilience workshops, employment assistance for spouses, and skills training. This is positive because it directly helps transitioning service members and their families build practical life skills, secure employment, and successfully reintegrate into civilian communities.
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Section 2(e)(2): The program prioritizes members of the Armed Forces facing accelerated or involuntary separations, as well as those with limited time for transition planning, and their families. This is positive because it ensures that the individuals who are most vulnerable and pressed for time receive the necessary help first.
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Section 2(h): The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs are required to coordinate and ensure a seamless post-separation handoff of services. This is positive because it reduces the bureaucratic friction families often face when moving from military to veteran status.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(c)(1): The pilot program is limited to only four geographically diverse military installations for a duration of three years. This is negative because many transitioning service members and military families stationed outside of these specific locations will not have access to these valuable support services during the pilot period.
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 provides whole-family transition and wellness support for members of the Armed Forces and their families separating from service.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill establishes a pilot program to support transitioning service members and their families with wellness, employment assistance, and resilience workshops.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill improves the transition and coordination of services between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting veterans and their families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a detailed report and accounting of the pilot program results to be submitted to Congress after its termination.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina