What does Preamble of Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act do?

This bill designates a senior official to manage Department of Defense programs for transitioning Armed Forces members to civilian or reserve status The bill aims to oversee all related Department of Defense activities The bill has other purposes beyond transition management

What does SHORT TITLE. of Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act.

What does DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR MILITARY TO CIVILIAN OR of Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act do?

The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness must designate a senior official for military to civilian or reserve transition within 90 days. The designated official must have experience with veterans services and knowledge of transition to civilian life and reserve components. The official's roles include advising the Secretary of Defense and overseeing transition programs and services. The official must work with other agencies to improve transition support services. A briefing on the designation and implementation must be provided to congressional defense committees within 90 days.

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Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Jon Ossoff (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a senior official within the Department of Defense responsible for overseeing programs that support transitioning service members.
The designated official must possess expertise in veterans services and civilian/reserve component transitions to advise the Secretary of Defense and coordinate support services.
The Department of Defense must brief congressional defense committees on the designation and implementation of this new official within 90 days.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2296(Passed Senate)Official page

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