Bill > HR913

This bill, known as the Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 (SAFE Veterans Act of 2025), amends existing veterans' rehabilitation program regulations to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve non-degree flight training programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Currently, vocational rehabilitation programs have limitations on the types of training that can be approved, but this legislation specifically permits veterans to pursue flight training courses that are not part of a standard college degree program. The bill modifies Section 3104(b) of title 38 of the United States Code to create an exception to previous restrictions, enabling veterans to receive support for flight training as part of their vocational rehabilitation. These changes will become applicable for rehabilitation programs approved on or after August 1, 2025, potentially providing new educational and career opportunities for veterans with service-connected disabilities who are interested in pursuing aviation-related training and careers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/913/all-info