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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the annual stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs. Specifically, the bill raises the current stipend from $1,000 to $1,400 and establishes an annual adjustment mechanism for future years. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to increase the stipend each year based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban consumers. The CPI increase will be calculated by comparing the 12-month period ending on June 30 preceding the fiscal year with the previous 12-month period. This means the stipend will be automatically adjusted annually to help veterans keep pace with the rising costs of educational materials and equipment, ensuring that the financial support remains relevant and helpful as economic conditions change. The bill is officially titled the "Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act" and represents a legislative effort to provide more robust financial support for veterans pursuing educational opportunities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (44)
Gabe Vasquez (D)*,
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Janelle Bynum (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Cory Mills (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Dina Titus (D),
David Valadao (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (on 02/24/2026)
Taxonomy
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1965/all-info | 03/07/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1965/BILLS-119hr1965ih.pdf | 03/22/2025 |
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