Bill · H.R. 5436· House(119-HR-5436)
End Transcript Withholding for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 732.
- Sponsored by
- John Mannion
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the End Transcript Withholding for Veterans Act. It amends title 38 of the United States Code. The legislation stops schools from holding back a transcript from a person who took courses using Post-9/11 educational assistance. Schools cannot withhold these transcripts simply because the individual owes the school money.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill directly benefits veterans by ensuring their educational progress is not hindered by debt owed to their institution.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures students can obtain their academic records even if they have outstanding balances with the school.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill protects veterans' access to their academic records regardless of outstanding debt to their educational institution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This provision stops educational institutions from withholding a transcript from an individual who used Post-9/11 educational assistance solely because they owe a debt to the school. This is positive because it ensures veterans can access their school records even if they owe money to the institution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned in the bill.
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+6Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+3
- 9/24/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-835.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 732.
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
- 2/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 1/21/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 10/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam