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Easier Military Discharge Review and Access to Veterans Benefits.

This Act establishes a dedicated "Tiger Team" within the Department of Defense to actively reach out to former service members regarding the process for reviewing and potentially upgrading their discharge characterization. This is vital for veterans who received less-than-honorable discharges, as an upgrade to honorable status grants access to full veterans benefits. The law also streamlines the review process and sets the effective date for benefits eligibility based on the original date of discharge.
Key points
Creation of a specialized team to proactively identify and inform veterans about their right to request a review of their discharge status.
Facilitates access to full veterans benefits (e.g., healthcare, education) for individuals whose discharge status is successfully changed to honorable.
Requires the DoD to update guidance to ensure discharge boards review requests for status change, even if complete documentation is initially missing.
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Print number: 118_S_3352
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-11-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3352.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a specialized team to proactively identify and inform veterans about their right to request a review of their discharge status.
  • Facilitates access to full veterans benefits (e.g., healthcare, education) for individuals whose discharge status is successfully changed to honorable.
  • Requires the DoD to update guidance to ensure discharge boards review requests for status change, even if complete documentation is initially missing.
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. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

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.

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