Senate Bill 2748
115th Congress(2017-2018)
BATTLE for Servicemembers Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2748
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Better Access to Technical Training, Learning, and Entrepreneurship for Servicemembers Act or the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to waive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) under certain circumstances. The TAP provides information and training to service members and their spouses to assist them in the transition to civilian life by pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector, or starting their own business. Under the bill, service members must participate in TAP training programs unless they choose to opt out of such programs.
April 25, 2018
08/01/2018
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
04/25/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/25/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:39 PM