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TAP Promotion Act

USA119th CongressHR-1845| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (45)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Brian Jack (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The TAP Promotion Act amends Title 10 of the United States Code to significantly enhance the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for service members preparing for civilian life. It mandates the inclusion of a new, standardized presentation within preseparation counseling, specifically designed to promote the comprehensive benefits available to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This presentation must be reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with veterans service organizations (VSOs) that assist with claims under the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. It will also be submitted to congressional committees for review and, where possible, presented with the direct participation of VSO representatives or authorized individuals. The presentation is designed to inform service members about how VSOs can assist with claims, must not exceed one hour, and explicitly prohibits encouraging membership in any particular organization. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to relevant congressional committees. This report will identify participating VSOs, detail the number of service members who attended these presentations, and include any recommendations for improving the presentation or the program itself.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3933
TAP Promotion Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred 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 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3938
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3933
    TAP Promotion Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred 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.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3938
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

TAP Promotion Act

USA119th CongressHR-1845| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
The TAP Promotion Act amends Title 10 of the United States Code to significantly enhance the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for service members preparing for civilian life. It mandates the inclusion of a new, standardized presentation within preseparation counseling, specifically designed to promote the comprehensive benefits available to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This presentation must be reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with veterans service organizations (VSOs) that assist with claims under the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. It will also be submitted to congressional committees for review and, where possible, presented with the direct participation of VSO representatives or authorized individuals. The presentation is designed to inform service members about how VSOs can assist with claims, must not exceed one hour, and explicitly prohibits encouraging membership in any particular organization. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to relevant congressional committees. This report will identify participating VSOs, detail the number of service members who attended these presentations, and include any recommendations for improving the presentation or the program itself.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3933
TAP Promotion Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred 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 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3938
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3933
    TAP Promotion Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred 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.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3938
    Introduced in Senate
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (45)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Brian Jack (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted