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Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

8/16/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 980

Bill 119 HR 980, also known as the "Improving Veterans Access to Educational Counseling Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling services by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of counseling services available to veterans pursuing higher education or vocational training.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to increase the availability of on-campus counseling services for veterans, ensuring that they have access to the support and guidance they need to successfully navigate their educational and career goals. Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the training and qualifications of VA counselors to better meet the unique needs of veteran students.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for veterans to access counseling services, making it easier for them to receive the assistance they require. By improving the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling, the bill seeks to better support veterans in their transition to civilian life and help them achieve their academic and career aspirations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 980 represents a bipartisan effort to enhance the support and resources available to veterans seeking educational and vocational counseling services through the VA. It underscores the importance of ensuring that veterans have access to the assistance they need to succeed in their post-military pursuits.

Congressional Summary of HR 980

Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025

This bill removes the requirement that educational and vocational counseling services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on campus at institutions of higher learning must be provided by VA counselors.

Current Status of Bill HR 980

Bill HR 980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 980 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 980's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 980

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
11
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 980

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 980

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Leah Wooten

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8 months ago

Can you believe this new bill about veterans on campus? It's like they think throwing money at the problem will magically make it go away. But let's be real, this bill is just a band-aid on a bullet wound. We need real solutions, not just empty gestures. #HRBill980 #VeteransOnCampusAct #NotImpressed