Veterans in Campus Safety Act

United States119th CongressS-3601Senate
Updated: Jan 8, 2026

Summary

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

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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