SPACEPORT Act

Senate Bill

S. 2888

119th Congress

SPACEPORT Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Wright Hickenlooper

Senator

Democratic

CO

Cosponsors

25

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The SPACEPORT Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give a presentation on VA benefits to service members during their transition out of the military. The bill also requires the VA to report annually on this presentation, including which veterans organizations participated and how many service members attended.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The SPACEPORT Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give a presentation on VA benefits to service members during their transition out of the military. The bill also requires the VA to report annually on this presentation, including which veterans organizations participated and how many service members attended.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

TAP Promotion ActThis bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the VA to give a presentation on available benefits to service members leaving the military
Mandates the VA to report annually on the presentation, including participation from veterans organizations and attendance numbers
Aims to ensure service members are aware of the full range of VA benefits as they transition to civilian life

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly impact service members transitioning out of the military, ensuring they receive important information about VA benefits they may be eligible for, such as health care, education assistance, housing support, and more. It could help increase awareness and utilization of VA services among veterans. The annual reporting requirement would also provide transparency on this transition process.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Employment and training programs

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2888, 119th Congress (2025). "SPACEPORT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2888