What does Preamble of Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The amendment aims to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the spouse eligibility amendment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act do?

This Act is formally titled the "Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act".

What does ELIGIBILITY OF SPOUSES FOR SERVICES UNDER THE DISABLED of Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act do?

This section amends title 38, United States Code, specifically Section 4103A, related to the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program. The amendments expand eligibility for services under the program to include 'eligible persons'. An 'eligible person' is defined as either a spouse described in section 4101(5) of title 38 or the spouse of a person who died while a member of the Armed Forces. The amendments modify several paragraphs within subsection (a) to include 'eligible persons' alongside 'eligible veterans'. Subsection (d)(1) is amended to include 'eligible persons' and removes the phrase 'non-veteran-related'.

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Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

Last updated: 6/11/2025 · Introduced: 4/28/2025

Author: Don Bacon (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands eligibility for services under the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program to include spouses of deceased service members, regardless of whether the service member was a veteran.
The legislation broadens the definition of 'eligible persons' to encompass spouses meeting specific criteria related to deceased service members.
Amendments to existing program sections ensure that 'eligible persons' receive the same consideration as 'eligible veterans' within the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program.

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