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Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-3818| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to eliminate a current restriction that prevents veterans from concurrently receiving benefits from the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance programs . Under existing law, veterans face limitations on accessing both types of support simultaneously, which can impact their educational and career development. The legislation achieves this by striking subsection (b) of Section 3695 of title 38, United States Code, and redesignating the subsequent subsection. This amendment would enable eligible veterans to utilize both VR&E services, which offer vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, and various VA educational benefits without penalty. The primary goal is to provide more comprehensive support and flexibility to disabled veterans as they pursue education and prepare for employment.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7472: To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-3818| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This bill proposes to eliminate a current restriction that prevents veterans from concurrently receiving benefits from the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance programs . Under existing law, veterans face limitations on accessing both types of support simultaneously, which can impact their educational and career development. The legislation achieves this by striking subsection (b) of Section 3695 of title 38, United States Code, and redesignating the subsequent subsection. This amendment would enable eligible veterans to utilize both VR&E services, which offer vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, and various VA educational benefits without penalty. The primary goal is to provide more comprehensive support and flexibility to disabled veterans as they pursue education and prepare for employment.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7472: To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted