Bills · HR 6358
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6358Education
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
INTRO DEC 2· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the critical needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life, specifically focusing on their success in higher education. Many veterans face challenges like social isolation, academic gaps, and mental health issues when returning to school. This bill provides a proven mechanism—Student Veteran Centers—to mitigate these issues, offering a supportive environment and resources to help them earn degrees and find jobs.
If this bill becomes law, it means that a federally funded program supporting these centers will continue and be improved, potentially reaching more institutions and offering enhanced services. This could lead to better graduation rates for veterans, more successful transitions into the workforce, and a stronger support system for those who have served. If it doesn't become law, the existing grant program might not be reauthorized or improved, potentially limiting the resources available to colleges to support their veteran students, which could make their academic and social transitions more difficult.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes and improves an existing grant program for Student Veteran Centers.
This ensures continued federal financial support for dedicated spaces and services for veterans on college campuses, enhancing their academic and social transition.
PROVISION 02
Establishes eligibility criteria for colleges, requiring them to enroll a significant number of veterans and present a sustainability plan for the center.
This ensures that grants go to institutions that genuinely serve a veteran population and are committed to long-term support beyond the grant period.
PROVISION 03
Provides priority consideration for grants to institutions that offer specific services, such as hiring veteran staff, providing separate veteran orientations, offering retention programs, or mental health counseling.
This encourages colleges to implement comprehensive and tailored support systems that are most beneficial for student veterans and their families.
PROVISION 04
Allows grant funds to be used for establishing, maintaining, improving, or operating Student Veteran Centers and for providing supportive instruction services.
This provides flexibility for institutions to use funds where they are most needed to directly assist veteran students.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 42
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 19%
DEM 38 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 2
Introduced in House
DEC 2
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6358
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 2, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025
House BillHR 6358Education
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
42
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