Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4954
115th Congress(2017-2018)
BATTLE for Servicemembers Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 6, 2018
Latest Action
Feb 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4954
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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.

Text (1)
February 6, 2018
Actions (3)
02/07/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
02/06/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/06/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:35 PM