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US HB3640
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Mast
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AI Summary
- Establishes a voluntary separation oath for Armed Forces members retiring or separating from service, excluding those separated by court-martial sentence
- The oath commits veterans to remain "keepers" of fellow service members, maintain physical and mental health, seek and provide help to other veterans, and not bring harm to themselves or others
- Amends Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, to add the new separation oath alongside the existing enlistment oath
- Congressional findings cite approximately 20 veteran suicides per day and a 21% higher suicide risk for veterans compared to non-veterans, according to Department of Veterans Affairs estimates
- Less than 1% of the American population serves in the Armed Forces, which is the largest all-volunteer military force in the world
Legislative Description
Oath of Exit Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
5/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Armed Services5/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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