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Expanding Supportive Services for Low-Income National Guard and Reserve Families

This law expands eligibility for federal supportive services, previously limited to veteran families, to include former members of the National Guard and Reserve components who retired or separated after serving a term of enlistment. Furthermore, the law mandates the Department of Defense to plan a study analyzing food and housing insecurity experienced by members of the Reserve components.
Key points
Former members of the National Guard and Reserve who served a term of enlistment are now eligible for federal supportive services aimed at very low-income families.
$50 million is specifically allocated for Fiscal Year 2024 to fund supportive services for these newly eligible families.
The Department of Defense must conduct a study analyzing food and housing insecurity experienced by members of the Reserve components.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3287
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-11-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supportive Services for National Guard and Reserve Veterans and Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3287.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former members of the National Guard and Reserve who served a term of enlistment are now eligible for federal supportive services aimed at very low-income families.
  • $50 million is specifically allocated for Fiscal Year 2024 to fund supportive services for these newly eligible families.
  • The Department of Defense must conduct a study analyzing food and housing insecurity experienced by members of the Reserve components.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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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