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Reforming Education for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-1527| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation introduces several improvements to educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It grants greater flexibility to covered members whose education is interrupted by military service, allowing them to withdraw, take a leave of absence, or now, enter into an agreement with their institution to complete a course, provided they have completed at least half of it. The bill also streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' compliance survey process for educational institutions. It specifies that institutions with multiple campuses only need to complete one survey if a single school certifying official handles all veteran enrollments, and extends the notice period for compliance surveys to 15 business days for institutions utilizing a time stamp database collection feature. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must notify all school certifying officials within 14 business days of any updates to the official handbook, ensuring timely communication of important changes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8661
Reforming Education for Veterans Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8661
    Reforming Education for Veterans Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Reforming Education for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-1527| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This legislation introduces several improvements to educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It grants greater flexibility to covered members whose education is interrupted by military service, allowing them to withdraw, take a leave of absence, or now, enter into an agreement with their institution to complete a course, provided they have completed at least half of it. The bill also streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' compliance survey process for educational institutions. It specifies that institutions with multiple campuses only need to complete one survey if a single school certifying official handles all veteran enrollments, and extends the notice period for compliance surveys to 15 business days for institutions utilizing a time stamp database collection feature. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must notify all school certifying officials within 14 business days of any updates to the official handbook, ensuring timely communication of important changes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8661
Reforming Education for Veterans Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8661
    Reforming Education for Veterans Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation