TAP Promotion Act

This legislation adds a required, up-to-one-hour presentation to the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for people about to leave service. The presentation explains VA benefits and how veterans’ groups can help file claims. It must be standardized, approved by the VA, and cannot push anyone to join a specific group. When possible, a trained representative from a recognized veterans service organization may help present it.

The VA must also send a yearly report on this presentation, including which groups took part, how many service members attended, and any recommended changes.

• Who is affected: Service members preparing to separate; veterans service organizations that assist with claims.
• What changes: TAP must include a standardized, VA‑approved benefits presentation, with optional participation from recognized veterans’ groups; it cannot promote membership in any one group; it is capped at one hour.
• When: During pre-separation counseling, with annual VA reporting afterward.