What does Preamble of Next Mission Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide grants to entities that provide services that supplement the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide grants. The grants are intended for entities that offer services supplementing the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Next Mission Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Next Mission Act.

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPLEMENT THE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM of Next Mission Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to supplement the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. The Secretary of Defense will award multiyear grants to eligible private, nonprofit organizations. Eligible entities must demonstrate a record of providing career services or job training, have rigorous evaluation practices, and partnerships to provide services. Grant funds are to be used to provide services like assessment, preparation for civilian employment, industry-specific learning pathways, and job placement at no cost to covered individuals. Priority will be given to entities with independently verified program outcomes. The Secretary of Defense must consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor. Performance metrics include the number of individuals completing training, securing employment, job retention rates, and median salaries. Grantees must assess the feasibility of expanding services to reserve component members and individuals outside the United States. The grant program will terminate three years after implementation. The Secretary of Defense will submit a report to the congressional defense committees detailing program activities, evaluations, and assessments of expansion feasibility.

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Next Mission Act

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/23/2026

Author: John Mannion (D-NY)

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The Next Mission Act establishes a grant program within the Department of Defense to fund private, nonprofit organizations that provide supplemental career services and job training for service members transitioning to civilian life.
Grant recipients must demonstrate a history of providing career services, utilize rigorous evaluation practices, and partner to deliver services, with priority given to organizations with verified program outcomes.
The bill requires the Department of Defense to assess the feasibility of expanding these services to reserve component members and individuals stationed overseas, and to report on program activities and evaluations to Congress.

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