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To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

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US HR 7472 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Mar 2, 2026

What it does

The bill would remove a restriction that currently prevents veterans from receiving assistance from both the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Readiness and Employment program and its educational assistance programs at the same time. By amending Section 3695 of title 38, United States Code, the bill strikes subsection (b) and redesignates subsection (c) as subsection (b), effectively repealing the limitation. This change would allow eligible veterans to access both types of VA assistance concurrently, affecting veterans seeking vocational rehabilitation and education benefits. The bill has been referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity for further consideration.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 10, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 2, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs. | 52