Improved Transition Support for Service Members Leaving the Military
The TIER Act aims to enhance the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for service members moving to civilian life. It mandates that the program must now consider individual family needs, such as childcare requirements, spouse employment status, and the stress impact of military service. This ensures that job search and adaptation support are better tailored to the real-world challenges faced by military families.
Key points
The military transition program must now factor in the service member's specific childcare requirements, including dependents with special needs.
Support will be customized based on the family's financial situation, including the employment status of other adults in the household.
The impact of high operational tempo and separation from family during duty will be considered during the transition process to provide more effective assistance.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6097
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]