Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act

House Bill

H.R. 5149

119th Congress

Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Neguse

D - CO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill aims to help members of the military who are leaving the armed forces. It would create a pilot program for the Department of Defense to provide temporary financial assistance to certain former service members during their first 120 days of transitioning to civilian life.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to help members of the military who are leaving the armed forces. It would create a pilot program for the Department of Defense to provide temporary financial assistance to certain former service members during their first 120 days of transitioning to civilian life.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program to provide stipends to certain individuals who DOD determines will experience financial hardship during the first 120 days following separation from the Armed Forces. An individual must have separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions and served at least four years to be eligible for a stipend.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a pilot program for the Department of Defense to provide financial stipends to eligible former service members
Eligible individuals must have served at least 4 years and been honorably discharged from the military
The stipend is intended to help cover expenses during the first 120 days after leaving the armed forces

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would provide a safety net for military members as they adjust to civilian life after serving their country. It could help ease the financial burden of transitioning out of the armed forces and support former service members and their families during that critical 4-month period.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5149, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Girls’ Sports for Military Kids Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5149