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Warriors to Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-982| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Warriors to Workforce Act , proposes to enhance educational assistance benefits for eligible veterans. Its primary goal is to support veterans undertaking full-time apprenticeship or other on-job training programs by increasing their financial aid during the crucial initial year. Specifically, the bill amends section 3313(g)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, to adjust the percentage of educational assistance received. It mandates an increase in the payment rate from 80 percent to 90 percent for individuals utilizing these benefits during their first year of such training, thereby providing greater financial stability as they transition into new careers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8592
Warriors to Workforce Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8592
    Warriors to Workforce Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Employment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Warriors to Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-982| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This legislation, known as the Warriors to Workforce Act , proposes to enhance educational assistance benefits for eligible veterans. Its primary goal is to support veterans undertaking full-time apprenticeship or other on-job training programs by increasing their financial aid during the crucial initial year. Specifically, the bill amends section 3313(g)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, to adjust the percentage of educational assistance received. It mandates an increase in the payment rate from 80 percent to 90 percent for individuals utilizing these benefits during their first year of such training, thereby providing greater financial stability as they transition into new careers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8592
Warriors to Workforce Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8592
    Warriors to Workforce Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation