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Financial Aid for Veterans: Post-Service Stipend Pilot Program.

This bill introduces a pilot program to provide financial assistance to certain service members after their military separation. Eligible individuals may receive a monthly stipend to cover food and housing costs for the first four months post-service. The aim is to ease financial hardship during this transition period.
Key points
A pilot program will provide monthly stipends to service members honorably separating after at least four years of active duty who are expected to face financial hardship.
The stipend amount will cover one month of food and housing costs for the veteran's household in their residing location.
Payments will be made once a month for the first four months following separation from the Armed Forces.
The program aims to mitigate financial difficulties for veterans during the critical transition to civilian life.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5149
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2023-08-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide stipends to certain members separating from the Armed Forces.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5149.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A pilot program will provide monthly stipends to service members honorably separating after at least four years of active duty who are expected to face financial hardship.
  • The stipend amount will cover one month of food and housing costs for the veteran's household in their residing location.
  • Payments will be made once a month for the first four months following separation from the Armed Forces.
  • The program aims to mitigate financial difficulties for veterans during the critical transition to civilian life.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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