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US HR981

US HR981
VETT Act Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act (VETT Act), aims to improve the educational assistance programs for veterans by making two key changes. First, the bill modifies the requirements for educational institutions when they cannot fully complete a form for veterans, mandating that they provide a notice specifying which information might be inaccurate or incomplete and include the best available estimate for those sections. Second, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create and maintain a dedicated website that serves as a central hub for training information for school certifying officials (individuals who help veterans navigate educational benefits), with the website to be regularly updated. These changes are designed to enhance transparency and support for veterans seeking educational assistance, making it easier for them to understand potential gaps in documentation and access important training resources for those who help them navigate the educational benefits system.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/10/2025)

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