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US HR7472

US HR7472
To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.


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Introduced
02/10/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to remove a restriction that currently prevents veterans from receiving benefits from both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and other VA educational assistance programs simultaneously. The VR&E program, formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and keep suitable employment or achieve independence in their daily lives. By striking subsection (b) of section 3695 of title 38, United States Code, and renumbering the following subsection, this legislation aims to allow veterans to access both types of VA support, potentially offering them more comprehensive assistance for their education and career goals.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 03/02/2026)

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