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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain additional periods of active duty service for purposes of suspending charges to veterans' entitlement to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs.

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5538

Bill 115 hr 5538, also known as the "Veterans Educational Assistance Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow for certain additional periods of active duty service to be included when suspending charges to veterans' entitlement to educational assistance. This would apply specifically during periods when veterans are participating in vocational rehabilitation programs that have been temporarily suspended.

The bill seeks to ensure that veterans who are pursuing educational opportunities through the Department of Veterans Affairs are not penalized for interruptions in their vocational rehabilitation programs. By including additional periods of active duty service for the purpose of suspending charges to veterans' entitlement to educational assistance, the bill aims to provide veterans with the flexibility and support they need to successfully complete their educational goals.

Overall, the goal of Bill 115 hr 5538 is to support and empower veterans in their pursuit of education and career advancement by ensuring that they are not unfairly disadvantaged by interruptions in their vocational rehabilitation programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 5538

Bill HR 5538 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2018. Bill HR 5538 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2018.  Bill HR 5538's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 25, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5538

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 5538

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5538

Scott H. Peters
Scott H. Peters
CaliforniaDemocrat
Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
New HampshireDemocrat
Jenniffer González-Colón
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto RicoRepublican
Ken Calvert
Ken Calvert
CaliforniaRepublican
Jack Bergman
Jack Bergman
MichiganRepublican
Julia Brownley
Julia Brownley
CaliforniaDemocrat

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