Bill · H.R. 1872· House(119-HR-1872)
Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Ronny Jackson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fairness in Veterans' Education Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. It specifically targets changes to section 3327(f)(3). The amendment is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill mandates the repayment of certain educational assistance contributions to members of the Armed Forces.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay members of the Armed Forces for specific contributions made toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Repayment of Contributions: The bill ensures that members of the Armed Forces are repaid for certain contributions they made toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 4/9/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin