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Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act

USA119th CongressHR-3753| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to enhance financial support for veterans enrolled in higher education through the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. Specifically, it targets individuals who pursue their programs of education solely through distance learning on a more than half-time basis . The bill accomplishes this by amending title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the current provision that limits their monthly housing stipend to 50 percent of the standard rate. This adjustment is intended to provide a more equitable housing allowance for eligible online veteran students, with the changes taking effect for any quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after August 1, 2025.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5702
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5702
    Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act

USA119th CongressHR-3753| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This legislation seeks to enhance financial support for veterans enrolled in higher education through the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. Specifically, it targets individuals who pursue their programs of education solely through distance learning on a more than half-time basis . The bill accomplishes this by amending title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the current provision that limits their monthly housing stipend to 50 percent of the standard rate. This adjustment is intended to provide a more equitable housing allowance for eligible online veteran students, with the changes taking effect for any quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after August 1, 2025.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5702
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5702
    Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted