Bill · H.R. 5965· House(119-HR-5965)

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Age: 54 years

Virginia

Introduced: 11/7/2025
Last activity: 11/7/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Jennifer McClellan
Cosponsors: - 24 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act," aims to establish a pilot program managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The program expands eligibility for a specific work-study allowance to individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training. These individuals would be eligible if they are enrolled at a rate of at least half-time. This change replaces the previous requirement of at least three-quarter-time student status. The pilot program is intended to run for a five-year period. Additionally, the Secretary must submit annual reports regarding veterans participating in the work-study program.

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Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
Directly benefits veterans by lowering the credit-hour threshold for work-study eligibility.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
Directly expands the eligibility and accessibility of work-study allowances for veterans.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
Student veterans are typically young adults who benefit from expanded education funding.