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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational assistance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an eligible individual during the first year of a full-time program of apprenticeship or other on-job training.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Warriors to Workforce Act, amends existing veterans' educational benefits law to increase the amount of educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans participating in full-time apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs during their first year. Specifically, the bill raises the percentage of educational assistance from 80% to 90% for eligible veterans, with the added specification that this assistance is to be used under the current educational assistance chapter. The change aims to provide more financial support to veterans as they transition into workforce training programs, potentially making such training more accessible and attractive to veterans seeking to develop new career skills after military service. By increasing the financial support for the critical first year of training, the bill seeks to help veterans more effectively integrate into civilian employment opportunities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/982/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr982/BILLS-119hr982ih.pdf |
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