U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5585: BRIDGE Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 29, 2026
A bill to require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 29, 2026:
A BILL To require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building Readiness and Integration for Dependents Going to Civilian Environments Act of 2026 or the BRIDGE Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a non-clinical, community-based pilot program under which eligible organizations shall provide support to members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life. (b) Purpose The purpose of the pilot program shall be-- (1) to provide personalized, whole-family transition and wellness support to strengthen resilience, stability, and long-term well-being during and after separation from the Armed Forces; and (2) to treat transition as a whole-family life change and complement (not duplicate) the Transition Assistance Program through upstream, preventative support. (c) Locations; duration (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program at four geographically diverse military installations during the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Locations To the extent practicable, …
Sponsors
- Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA) · primary sponsor
- Scott, Tim (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Common questions
- What is SB5585?
- SB5585 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): BRIDGE Act of 2026.
- What does SB5585 do?
- In its own words: To require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5585?
- In committee as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172) (September 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5585?
- Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5585?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5585
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