S-2276 : Still Just a Bill

The Welcome Home Veterans Act of 2023, also known as S. 2276, aims to improve the sharing of information about retiring or separating members of the Armed Forces with community-based organizations and related entities. Here's a summary of the key provisions:

• Opt-Out Information Sharing: The bill modifies Section 570F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to allow service members to opt-out of having their information shared with State veterans agencies.
• Form Modification: The separation form will be updated to include a section where individuals can indicate whether they wish to opt-out of the transmittal of their information to State veterans agencies.
• Default Sharing: Unless a service member explicitly opts out, their information will be transmitted to and through a State veterans agency.

In essence, the bill makes it easier for veterans to connect with community resources while still respecting their privacy preferences.