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Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

USA119th CongressS-1204| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act seeks to expand eligibility for the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) , providing crucial employment and career services to a broader group of military family members. This bill amends title 38, United States Code, by extending DVOP services beyond eligible veterans to include "eligible persons." An "eligible person" is defined as a spouse described in section 4101(5) of title 38, typically referring to spouses of veterans with service-connected disabilities, or a spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces , known as a Gold Star spouse. By incorporating these spouses into the program, the legislation aims to offer comprehensive career support and outreach to those who have made significant sacrifices for the nation.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3746
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3031
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895; text: CR S8895)
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3746
    Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3031
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895; text: CR S8895)


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • HR 119-3031: Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Military personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensation

Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

USA119th CongressS-1204| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
The Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act seeks to expand eligibility for the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) , providing crucial employment and career services to a broader group of military family members. This bill amends title 38, United States Code, by extending DVOP services beyond eligible veterans to include "eligible persons." An "eligible person" is defined as a spouse described in section 4101(5) of title 38, typically referring to spouses of veterans with service-connected disabilities, or a spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces , known as a Gold Star spouse. By incorporating these spouses into the program, the legislation aims to offer comprehensive career support and outreach to those who have made significant sacrifices for the nation.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3746
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3031
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895; text: CR S8895)
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3746
    Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3031
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895; text: CR S8895)


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • HR 119-3031: Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensation