Bill · H.R. 9410· House(119-HR-9410)
VA Education Oversight Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/6/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "VA Education Oversight Improvement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand the oversight authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agencies regarding third-party contractors used by educational institutions. The legislation expands the scope of oversight to include marketing and enrollment practices. It also extends the scope to any location where an approved course or program is offered, including foreign countries. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to conduct annual assessments and submit reports through 2028. Finally, it addresses the authority to recognize State approving agencies.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill enhances protections for veterans by expanding oversight of educational institutions and their third-party contractors.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill increases oversight of third-party contractors to better protect educational benefits for veterans.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill centralizes oversight by transferring authority from State agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3
The bill shifts authority away from State approving agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after October 1, 2028.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Oversight of Practices: The bill expands oversight to include "marketing, and enrollment practices" in addition to advertising and recruiting (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2). This could provide better monitoring of how educational institutions interact with students.
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Global Coverage of Oversight: Oversight will now include "any location at which the educational institution offers a course or program of education approved under this chapter, including a location in a foreign country" (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3). This ensures that educational programs offered outside the U.S. are subject to the same scrutiny.
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Increased Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary is required to conduct an annual assessment of activities involving third-party contractors and submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs through 2028 (Section 2, subsection b). These reports may include recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Shift in State Authority: The authority for the Secretary to recognize a State department or agency as the State approving agency is authorized only until October 1, 2028. After that date, references to a State approving agency will be deemed to refer to the Secretary (Section 3).
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+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2Increase States Rights-3
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House