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H.R. 4954 (115th)

BATTLE for Servicemembers Act

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Introduced

6 February 2018

Last action

7 February 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

11 December 2025

Defence · Education

Summary

Better Access to Technical Training, Learning, and Entrepreneurship for Servicemembers Act or the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act This bill directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to waive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) under certain circumstances. The TAP provides information and training to service members and their spouses to assist them in the transition to civilian life by pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector, or starting their own business. Under the bill, service members must participate in TAP training programs unless they choose to opt out of such programs.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

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