HR-3933 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 3933, also known as the "TAP Promotion Act," proposes amendments to Title 10 of the United States Code, with the aim of enhancing the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for veterans. The bill seeks to:

  • Authorize representatives from veterans service organizations to promote benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling within the Department of Defense's TAP.
  • Standardize the presentation of veteran benefits.
  • Require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review and approve the presentation.
  • Mandate submission of the presentation to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs for review at least 90 days before implementation.
  • Ensure presentations are made by national, state, or local representatives of recognized veterans service organizations.
  • Include information on how veterans service organizations can assist members in filing claims.
  • Prohibit the promotion of specific veterans service organizations during presentations.
  • Limit presentation length to one hour.
  • Require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives. The report shall contain:
    • A list of each veterans service organization that presented under this bill.
    • The number of members of the Armed Forces who attended such presentations.
    • Any recommendations of the Secretary regarding changes to such presentation or to this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-07-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2023-07-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-07-19CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2023-07-19CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2023-06-14CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
2023-06-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2023-06-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2023-06-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2023-06-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Derrick Van Orden [R] (WI-3)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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