Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 3031
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3031Veterans' pensions and compensationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
INTRO APR 28· LAST ACTION JUN 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it addresses a critical need for employment support among military families who have experienced profound sacrifice or hardship. Currently, many spouses face unique challenges in the job market due to frequent moves, caregiving responsibilities for a disabled veteran, or the emotional and financial aftermath of a service member's death. If this bill becomes law, these spouses would gain access to dedicated career services, potentially easing financial burdens and improving their quality of life. Without this bill, these specific groups of spouses would continue to be excluded from the intensive job assistance provided by the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, leaving them to navigate the job market with fewer specialized resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) to include certain military spouses.
This provision provides critical job counseling and placement services to spouses who have faced significant hardships due to military service.
PROVISION 02
Defines "eligible person" for the DVOP to specifically include spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of service members who died in service or from service-connected causes.
This clearly identifies which spouses will qualify for the program, ensuring specific groups receive support.
PROVISION 03
Removes the restriction that prevented DVOP staff from engaging in "non-veteran-related" activities.
This change allows DVOP staff to officially dedicate time and resources to assisting the newly eligible spouses without violating existing rules.
This bill matters because it addresses a critical need for employment support among military families who have experienced profound sacrifice or hardship. Currently, many spouses face unique challenges in the job market due to frequent moves, caregiving responsibilities for a disabled veteran, or the emotional and financial aftermath of a service member's death. If this bill becomes law, these spouses would gain access to dedicated career services, potentially easing financial burdens and improving their quality of life. Without this bill, these specific groups of spouses would continue to be excluded from the intensive job assistance provided by the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, leaving them to navigate the job market with fewer specialized resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expands eligibility for the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) to include certain military spouses.
This provision provides critical job counseling and placement services to spouses who have faced significant hardships due to military service.
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Defines "eligible person" for the DVOP to specifically include spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of service members who died in service or from service-connected causes.
This clearly identifies which spouses will qualify for the program, ensuring specific groups receive support.
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Removes the restriction that prevented DVOP staff from engaging in "non-veteran-related" activities.
This change allows DVOP staff to officially dedicate time and resources to assisting the newly eligible spouses without violating existing rules.
GLOSSARY
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Gold Star Spouse
The husband or wife of a service member who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP)
A program offering intensive job counseling, training, and placement services primarily to eligible veterans with significant barriers to employment.
Service-connected disability
An injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during military service.
Title 38, United States Code
The section of U.S. law that deals with veterans' benefits and services.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
JUN 11, 25
Subcommittee Hearings Held
COMMITTEE
MAY 12, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
COMMITTEE
APR 28, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
APR 28, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.