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Veterans in Campus Safety Act

USA119th CongressS-3601| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a new competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education, to support institutions of higher education. The primary purpose of this program is to enable these institutions to hire veterans as campus security personnel, thereby enhancing safety and providing employment opportunities for former service members. Institutions wishing to participate would apply for these grants, which are specifically designated for the employment of veterans in campus security roles. A key provision of the legislation also explicitly prohibits the use of any Federal funds to support Equity Assistance Centers , as described in federal regulations, or any similar centers. This measure aims to redirect federal resources while promoting veteran employment in campus safety.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Veterans in Campus Safety Act

USA119th CongressS-3601| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This bill establishes a new competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education, to support institutions of higher education. The primary purpose of this program is to enable these institutions to hire veterans as campus security personnel, thereby enhancing safety and providing employment opportunities for former service members. Institutions wishing to participate would apply for these grants, which are specifically designated for the employment of veterans in campus security roles. A key provision of the legislation also explicitly prohibits the use of any Federal funds to support Equity Assistance Centers , as described in federal regulations, or any similar centers. This measure aims to redirect federal resources while promoting veteran employment in campus safety.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

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