H.R. 1845 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 5, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryPromotes VA benefits in military transition counseling
When service members leave the military, they receive counseling to help them adjust to civilian life. This bill requires that counseling to include a presentation about what benefits the Department of Veterans Affairs offers. The VA would also have to report each year on how many people attend these presentations and which veteran organizations help run them.
How it affects you
If you're a service member preparing to leave the military, you'd learn about VA benefits during your required transition counseling. This could help you understand what support and services might be available to you after you leave active duty.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 5, 2025)
TAP Promotion Act
This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1845
A BILL
TAP Promotion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) · Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 27, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.”