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Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-972| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (2)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for specific contributions they made towards their Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits. The bill seeks to rectify situations where service members may not have received full reimbursement for their contributions. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3327(f)(3) of title 38, United States Code , by striking language that currently limits or modifies these repayments. This amendment is designed to streamline and guarantee the repayment process for eligible veterans. The provisions of this Act are scheduled to become effective on August 1, 2025 , ensuring timely implementation of these changes.

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1872
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1872
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 9, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1872: Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
  • HR 119-1458: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
Higher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-972| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This legislation aims to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for specific contributions they made towards their Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits. The bill seeks to rectify situations where service members may not have received full reimbursement for their contributions. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3327(f)(3) of title 38, United States Code , by striking language that currently limits or modifies these repayments. This amendment is designed to streamline and guarantee the repayment process for eligible veterans. The provisions of this Act are scheduled to become effective on August 1, 2025 , ensuring timely implementation of these changes.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1872
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1872
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 9, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (2)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1872: Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
  • HR 119-1458: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation