H.R. 6097: TIER Act of 2025

This bill, known as the **TIER Act of 2025**, aims to amend the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by introducing additional factors that will be taken into account when designing pathways for service members transitioning to civilian life. The primary focus is on how various aspects of a service member's life can influence their transition. Below are the key components of the bill:

Additional Factors for Transition Assistance

The bill proposes to add four new considerations to the existing guidelines for TAP, specifically:

• Child Care Requirements: This includes whether the service member has dependents enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, which supports military families with special needs.
• Employment Status of Adults in the Household: The bill takes into account the employment situation of other adults living with the service member, which can impact the member's transition experience.
• Duty Station Location: This factor considers where the service member is stationed and whether they have been separated from their family during their service, affecting their transition to civilian life.
• Operational and Personnel Tempo Effects: This includes examining how the pace of military operations and the frequency of personnel changes might impact both the service member and their household.

By including these factors, the bill aims to create a more comprehensive approach to supporting service members during their transition, recognizing that individual circumstances can significantly affect their adjustment to civilian life.

Impact on Transition Pathways

The introduction of these factors is designed to ensure that the TAP is tailored more effectively to the unique situations of service members. The intention is to enhance the overall success and quality of transitions, considering not just the military experience but the broader context of each service member's life and family dynamics.

Implementation

If passed, the changes proposed in the TIER Act will require adjustments to the way TAP programs are delivered, possibly involving updated training for those involved in guiding service members through their transition.

Relevant Companies

None found.