Bill · H.R. 3753· House(119-HR-3753)
Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Juan Ciscomani
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 11
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to increase the monthly housing stipend provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. This increase specifically targets individuals who are pursuing educational programs solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. The changes would take effect for terms beginning on or after August 1, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides increased financial support for veterans attending online programs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill increases the housing stipend for veterans pursuing distance learning education.
Would students be better off under this?+5
It increases the housing stipend for students pursuing distance learning.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Financial Support for Online Students: The bill aims to increase the monthly housing stipend for veterans who use distance learning for more than a half-time basis, as noted in Section 2(a). This would provide more financial assistance to those pursuing education solely through online methods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+8Good For Students+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California