Bill > HR5634

This bill modifies the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by establishing a maximum limit of $100,000 on educational assistance funds that can be used for flight training programs offered by public higher education institutions. The $100,000 cap will be adjusted annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services. The bill allows for an annual percentage increase in the maximum amount, calculated by comparing the CPI for the 12-month period ending on June 30 with the CPI for the preceding 12-month period. This limitation will apply to veterans who begin pursuing flight training programs on or after August 1, 2026, effectively capping the amount of educational benefits that can be used for flight school while still allowing for annual adjustments to keep pace with inflation. The goal appears to be controlling costs while maintaining educational support for veterans interested in pursuing aviation careers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5634/all-info