Bill · S. 4183· Senate(119-S-4183)
Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Martin Heinrich
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026'', aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to provide an annual increase in the stipend used for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. The legislation updates specific dollar amounts within the Department of Veterans Affairs' program. These changes include increasing certain amounts from $1,000 to $1,500 and adjusting other amounts from $83 to $128. Finally, it establishes a mechanism for annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill directly increases and protects the purchasing power of educational stipends for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill increases the stipend amount for books, supplies, and equipment under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill increases the specific amount available for books and supplies.
The opposite
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
The bill creates a mandatory annual spending increase tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased immediate funding for educational materials: The bill increases specific amounts from $1,000 to $1,500 in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I) and subsection (e)(2)(B)(i), and from $83 to $128 in subsection (g)(3). This provides more money upfront for veterans' books, supplies, and equipment. (Section 2)
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Protection against inflation: The new subsection (m) requires the Secretary to provide an annual percentage increase in stipend amounts based on the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers. This helps ensure that the money provided keeps up with rising costs over fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent year. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are 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+5Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- 3/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois