Second Degree Amendment · S.Amdt. 3724· Senate(119-SAMDT-3724)

To require that additional factors be included in the design of counseling pathways under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.

Age: 62 years

Nevada

Introduced: 9/2/2025
Last activity: 10/9/2025 — Amendment SA 3724 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Sponsored by: Catherine Cortez Masto
Cosponsors: None

Changes amendment: 119-SAMDT-3748
On the bill: 119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Introduced
Passed Senate
Adopted

The Senate agreed to this amendment, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

What this amendment would do

SA 3724, submitted by Ms. Cortez Masto, aims to change Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code. The purpose is to add specific factors that must be considered for counseling pathways under the Transition Assistance Program.

The amendment adds the following factors:

Child care requirements of the member, including if a dependent is in the Exceptional Family Member Program.
Employment status of other adults in the member's household.
Location of the duty station, including if the member was separated from family while on duty.
Effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and their household.