Bill · S. 3938· Senate(119-S-3938)
TAP Promotion Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Angus King
- Cosponsors
- 1 - 15
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The TAP Promotion Act aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It seeks to allow representatives from veterans service organizations to participate in presentations during preseparation counseling. These presentations are part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program. The goal is to promote benefits available to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill also requires an annual report regarding these presentations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly benefits veterans by providing them with structured access to information regarding benefits and assistance during their transition period.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill improves veteran benefits by ensuring service members receive better information and assistance during their transition from active duty.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill enhances awareness of available benefits and assistance for filing claims, which supports better access to healthcare services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Benefit Awareness: The presentation shall include information on how a veterans service organization may assist a member in filing a claim (Section 2(a)(20)(E)). This could help veterans understand how to access help when filing claims.
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Expert Collaboration: The presentation must be reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with organizations that provide claims assistance (Section 2(a)(20)(B)). This ensures the information provided is vetted by those who help with benefits delivery.
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Access to Specialized Support: Presentations may include participation from representatives of recognized veterans service organizations or authorized individuals (Section 2(a)(20)(D)). This provides service members with direct access to organizations that assist with benefits.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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