S. 1204

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · March 31, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Hassan · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 1204
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Eligibility of spouses for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act.

SEC. 2. Eligibility of spouses for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program

• Section 4103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
  • in subsection (a)—
    • in paragraph (1)—
      • (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting after ; and
      • (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting after ;
    • in paragraph (2), by inserting after each place it appears; and
    • in paragraph (3)—
      • (i) by inserting after each place it appears; and
      • (ii) by inserting after ;
  • in subsection (d)(1)—
    • by inserting after each place it appears; and
    • by striking ; and
    • (e) Eligible person defined
      • In this section, the term eligible person means—
        • any spouse described in section 4101(5) of this title; or
        • the spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces.
  • by adding at the end the following new subsection: