To amend title 10, United States Code, to revise the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces to make that program mandatory for all separating members and to provide for the furnishing to such members of information about homelessness.
Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to: (1) require mandatory participation of military personnel separating from active duty in a transitional assistance program furnishing counseling, employment, and job training assistance; and (2) promote maximum spouse participation in such program.
Directs the Secretary of Labor, as part of such program, to provide information concerning homelessness, including risk factors, awareness assessment, and contact information for preventative assistance.
Actions
May 22, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
May 1, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 1, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E835)