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Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-8751| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to designate a senior official within 90 days to oversee all Department of Defense policies and programs for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life or reserve components. This official must possess extensive experience with veterans services and a deep understanding of the transition process from active duty to civilian or reserve status. The designated official will serve as the principal advisor to DoD leadership and the chief transition officer , tasked with coordinating and overseeing the effectiveness of all DoD transition programs. Their responsibilities include working with the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education to improve support services, reviewing existing programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge, and proposing actions to enhance their efficacy and compliance. This aims to ensure all members of the Armed Forces are well-equipped for their post-service endeavors.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4474
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4474
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-4474: Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-8751| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
This bill requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to designate a senior official within 90 days to oversee all Department of Defense policies and programs for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life or reserve components. This official must possess extensive experience with veterans services and a deep understanding of the transition process from active duty to civilian or reserve status. The designated official will serve as the principal advisor to DoD leadership and the chief transition officer , tasked with coordinating and overseeing the effectiveness of all DoD transition programs. Their responsibilities include working with the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education to improve support services, reviewing existing programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge, and proposing actions to enhance their efficacy and compliance. This aims to ensure all members of the Armed Forces are well-equipped for their post-service endeavors.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4474
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4474
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • S 119-4474: Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted