Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026

This legislation amends the Veterans Affairs education benefits to set a ceiling on flight training assistance. The cap is a maximum of $100,000 for fees paid to a public higher‑education institution, and the amount may rise each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index . The rule applies only to veterans who start a flight‑training program on or after August 1 2026 . The adjustment is calculated by comparing the CPI for the 12‑month period ending June 30 of the year before the fiscal year to the CPI for the preceding 12‑month period, ensuring the benefit keeps pace with inflation. The bill therefore provides a predictable, inflation‑adjusted limit on flight‑training benefits for eligible veterans.