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VETT Act
4/29/2025, 3:14 PM
Summary of Bill HR 981
Specifically, the bill proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the approval process. This includes establishing clear criteria for approving education programs, improving communication between the Department of Veterans Affairs and educational institutions, and increasing transparency in the approval process.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect veterans from predatory practices by educational institutions, such as misleading advertising or fraudulent recruitment tactics. It also aims to ensure that veterans have access to accurate and up-to-date information about their education benefits and options. Overall, the Veterans Education Improvement Act seeks to support veterans in pursuing their educational goals by improving the processes for approving education programs and protecting them from potential exploitation.
Congressional Summary of HR 981
Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act or the VETT Act
This bill modifies the approval process for certain courses of education for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance benefits.
Under current law, educational institutions must provide a personalized form to an individual with certain information (e.g., cost, financial aid, and graduation and job placement rates) prior to enrollment in a course, otherwise such institutions may be subject to certain disciplinary action from the VA or state approving agency. The bill provides that if an educational institution cannot provide the required personalized form to an individual prior to enrollment, the institution must provide notice that specifies which information in the form may be inaccurate or incomplete and the best estimate available for such information.
The bill requires the VA to establish and regularly update a website to serve as a central location for information about training for school certifying officials regarding VA educational benefits.
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Current Status of Bill HR 981
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 981
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
11Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 981
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 981
Comments
Angelo McKenzie
8 months ago
I think this bill is good for our country. It will help our veterans get the support they need. I heard it will provide more resources for mental health services and job training. Do you think this bill will make a big impact on our veterans?
Beatrice Snow
8 months ago
Love this new bill!
Mason Shannon
9 months ago
I think this bill is good for the country. It will help veterans get the support they need. But who does this bill really help?
Sariyah Fitzgerald
8 months ago
This bill is a disaster. It's going to hurt so many people. I can't believe they actually passed it. #disappointed
Massimo Stone
8 months ago
Can you believe this nonsense? It's just another way for them to control us. But hey, what else is new in the world of politics, right?
Araceli Myers
8 months ago
I'm all for this bill, how will it help us out? Who does it impact the most?
