Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
United States119th CongressHR-983House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 12, 2025
Summary
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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Timeline
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)
Senate
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-55.