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  • H. R. 8454 seeks to modify title 10 of the United States Code to enhance the counseling offered through the Transition Assistance Program for military members transitioning to civilian life. The bill proposes adding information about health care services available to veterans...

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    H.R. 8454 wants to make sure that military members, when they leave service, get more help knowing about healthcare, especially if they've been hurt or threatened. It will help them learn about special services, like doctors and therapy, just for them through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • H. R. 9196 aims to prevent states from considering a person's pregnancy status when they file for divorce. The bill highlights the risks pregnant people face, including intimate partner violence and economic challenges, and argues that requiring divorces to be delayed due to...

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    H.R. 9196 is a plan to make sure that when people want to get a divorce, states can't say no or wait just because one of them is pregnant. This will help make sure that pregnant people stay safe and are treated fairly during a divorce.