Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-983| House
| Updated: 12/12/2025
Derrick Van Orden
Republican Representative
Wisconsin
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disapprove courses at public institutions of higher learning that do not offer in-state tuition rates to veterans utilizing certain educational assistance programs, specifically expanding coverage to the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve . It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that individuals receiving assistance under chapter 1606 of title 10 are granted in-state tuition, aligning their benefits with those already provided to other covered veterans. This measure prevents reservists from being unfairly charged out-of-state tuition when using their federal educational benefits. These amendments will take effect for academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026 , promoting equitable access to education for eligible service members.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-7323Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1432-1433: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1432-1433)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 983.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1432)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1432)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-55.
Armed Forces and National Security
Higher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-983| House
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disapprove courses at public institutions of higher learning that do not offer in-state tuition rates to veterans utilizing certain educational assistance programs, specifically expanding coverage to the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve . It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that individuals receiving assistance under chapter 1606 of title 10 are granted in-state tuition, aligning their benefits with those already provided to other covered veterans. This measure prevents reservists from being unfairly charged out-of-state tuition when using their federal educational benefits. These amendments will take effect for academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026 , promoting equitable access to education for eligible service members.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-7323Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1432-1433: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1432-1433)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 983.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1432)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1432)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-55.
Derrick Van Orden
Republican Representative
Wisconsin
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Higher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation