VETT Act

3/19/2025, 7:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 981

Bill 119 hr 981, also known as the "Veterans Education Improvement Act," aims to make changes to the processes for approving education programs for veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to streamline and improve the approval process for educational assistance programs for veterans, ensuring that they have access to high-quality education options.

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 981

Bill HR 981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 981 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 981's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of March 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 981

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 981

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 981

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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