A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

# Bill Summary: S 3938 **What It Would Do** This bill would allow representatives from veterans service organizations to participate in educational presentations about veterans' benefits during the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). TAP is a Department of Defense program that provides counseling and information to military members preparing to leave active duty. The bill would expand these presentations to include outside veterans groups, giving departing service members access to additional resources about benefits they may be entitled to after leaving the military. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects military service members transitioning to civilian life, as they would receive more comprehensive information about available veterans benefits. It also impacts veterans service organizations, which would gain an official role in educating departing troops.

The Department of Defense would need to implement the new participation requirements. **Current Status** As of now, S 3938 remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Angus King (I-Maine). No major opposition or amendments have been publicly reported, though the bill's ultimate fate depends on committee approval and Senate scheduling.