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Career support for surviving spouses and Gold Star families: new job services.

This Act expands eligibility for the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program to include spouses who lost a partner while they were a member of the Armed Forces, or spouses of certain disabled veterans. This change grants these individuals access to specialized career counseling and job placement assistance, which is vital for their financial stability following loss or disability. The legislation aims to ease their transition back into the workforce and provide necessary support during difficult life circumstances.
Key points
Extends eligibility for the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program to surviving spouses (Gold Star Spouses) of service members.
Spouses of certain disabled veterans are also granted the right to access career counseling and job placement services.
The Act aims to improve the financial stability and career opportunities for surviving spouses and spouses of veterans who were previously ineligible for this support.
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Additional Information
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Print number: S 3746
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-02-07