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Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025

12/11/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 972

Bill 119 s 972, also known as the "Veterans Educational Assistance Repayment Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions they have made towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. This bill seeks to address the issue of veterans who have made financial contributions towards their education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, only to have those contributions go unreimbursed.

The bill specifies that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must repay eligible members of the Armed Forces for any contributions they have made towards their education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This repayment would cover contributions made by veterans who have served in the military and have contributed towards their education under the GI Bill.

In addition to addressing the repayment of educational contributions, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' education benefits. These provisions are aimed at ensuring that veterans receive the support and assistance they need to further their education and transition back into civilian life. Overall, Bill 119 s 972 seeks to provide financial relief to veterans who have made contributions towards their education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and to ensure that they receive the support they deserve for their service to our country.

Congressional Summary of S 972

Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act of 2025

This bill modifies the process for repaying service members and veterans who paid to keep benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, but later chose to utilize Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue the repayments with the last monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This requirement has limited the repayments to individuals who are receiving stipends. Under the bill, the VA must make such a repayment before the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to education assistance.

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Current Status of Bill S 972

Bill S 972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 972 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025.  Bill S 972's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288. as of December 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 972

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 972

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 972

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 972

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
IndianaRepublican
Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
ArizonaDemocrat
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican

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