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Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

11/19/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5965

The Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act, designated as H.R. 5965 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on November 7, 2025. The bill aims to modernize work-study opportunities for student veterans. More detailed provisions and directives outlined in the bill can be accessed via the official PDF version or the bill text available on Congress's website for further information.

Congressional Summary of HR 5965

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.

Current Status of Bill HR 5965

Bill HR 5965 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2025. Bill HR 5965 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 7, 2025.  Bill HR 5965's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5965

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
53
Democrat Cosponsors
53
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5965

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5965

To establish a pilot program to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes.
To establish a pilot program to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes.

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