S. 4885, titled the "Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act" or the "TIER Act," proposes changes to the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense. The bill seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code by adding new factors to be considered in the...
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The bill, called the "TIER Act," wants to make sure that when military members leave the service, they get extra help that thinks about their family needs, where they live, and if they're from certain Native American communities, so they can have an easier time adjusting to regular life.