Bill · H.R. 1725· House(119-HR-1725)

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025

Age: 48 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsored by: Seth Moulton
Cosponsors: - 38 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It extends eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to Black veterans of World War II, their surviving spouses, and specific direct descendants. This action addresses historical patterns of discrimination in the administration of the original GI Bill. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs implement these changes within 90 days. It also requires the Comptroller General to submit reports on the distribution of these benefits. Additionally, the Act establishes a blue ribbon panel to study inequities in benefits and service by female and minority members.

Yes· 3 of 14

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically aims to provide economic redress to Black veterans and their descendants.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill directly addresses historical racial discrimination in the administration of the GI Bill by providing new benefits to Black veterans and their descendants.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill expands benefits for specific categories of veterans.