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Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
12/16/2025, 8:04 PM
Summary of Bill HR 983
Bill 119 hr 983, also known as the Veterans Education Equity Act, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge in-state tuition rates to veterans using certain educational assistance under title 10 of the Code.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that veterans are able to access education at public institutions of higher learning at the same tuition rates as in-state residents. This is important because veterans often face financial challenges when transitioning back to civilian life, and access to affordable education is crucial for their success.
In addition to addressing tuition equity for veterans, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' education. Overall, the bill seeks to support and prioritize the educational needs of veterans by ensuring they have access to affordable education opportunities at public institutions of higher learning. It is important to note that this bill is non-partisan and focuses solely on improving access to education for veterans. By ensuring that veterans are able to access education at affordable rates, the bill aims to support their successful transition back to civilian life and enhance their overall well-being.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that veterans are able to access education at public institutions of higher learning at the same tuition rates as in-state residents. This is important because veterans often face financial challenges when transitioning back to civilian life, and access to affordable education is crucial for their success.
In addition to addressing tuition equity for veterans, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' education. Overall, the bill seeks to support and prioritize the educational needs of veterans by ensuring they have access to affordable education opportunities at public institutions of higher learning. It is important to note that this bill is non-partisan and focuses solely on improving access to education for veterans. By ensuring that veterans are able to access education at affordable rates, the bill aims to support their successful transition back to civilian life and enhance their overall well-being.
Congressional Summary of HR 983
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
This bill requires that the Department of Veterans Affairs disapprove courses of education provided by educational institutions that charge higher than in-state tuition for individuals utilizing the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve education benefits while living in the state where the education is located, regardless of the individual’s state of residence.
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Current Status of Bill HR 983
Bill HR 983 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 12, 2025. Bill HR 983 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 983's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-55. as of December 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 983
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 983
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 983
To Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.
To Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.
Comments

Thalia Garrison
681
1 year ago
This bill is a joke. It won't benefit anyone, especially not me.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 983
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