I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1963 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2009 Mr. Rangel (for himself, Mr. Filner, and Ms. Herseth Sandlin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty receive comprehensive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services, to require that such members receive a psychological evaluation in addition to the physical examination they receive as part of their separation from active duty, and for other purposes.

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Participation required in Department of Labor transition assistance program for members of the Armed Forces being discharged, released, or retired

(a)

Inclusion in preseparation counseling

Section 1142(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraph: (2)The Secretary concerned shall require members under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who are undergoing preseparation counseling to participate in the employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services provided to members and their spouses pursuant section 1144 of this title. . (b)

Modification of employment assistance program

Section 1144 of such title is amended— (1)by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsection: (c)

Participation required

(1)The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require members of the armed forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142(a) of this title to participate in the program carried out under this section. (2)At a minimum, the member shall be required to participate in the following elements of the program: (A)Instruction in resume preparation. (B)Employment search techniques. (C)Translation of military and other skill sets to civilian employment requirements. (D)Employment interview techniques. ; and (2)in subsection (d)— (A)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), respectively; and (B)by striking In carrying out the program established under this section, and inserting the following: (1)The Secretaries shall assign a counselor or caseworker to each member participating in the program established under this section to evaluate the individual needs of the member and to ensure that the program is tailored to meet those needs. (2)In carrying out the program, .

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Psychological evaluation required for separating members of the Armed Forces

Section 1145(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (4)(A)— (A)by inserting and a psychological evaluation after a physical examination; and (B)by inserting and psychological evaluation after The physical examination; and (2)in paragraph (5)(A)— (A)by striking medical examination and inserting physical examination or psychological evaluation; and (B)by inserting or evaluation after the examination.