Bills · HR 980
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 980Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitationEducational guidance
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVeterans pursuing higher education or vocational training, particularly those with service-connected disabilities, would be most directly affected. They might find it easier to access educational and vocational counseling on campus due to expanded provider options. Veterans with service-connected disabilities interested in becoming pilots would benefit from the new ability to use their benefits for non-degree flight training starting in August 2026.
Furthermore, veterans enrolled in readiness and employment programs who need more time to complete their studies or training would benefit from faster decisions on their extension requests. All veterans seeking information about their readiness and employment benefits would find it easier to get help through dedicated contact numbers and website information. Finally, veterans receiving certain pension payments while in long-term care would see the current limits on those payments continue for an extra six months.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the VA to use a broader range of counselors, not just specific VA employees, to provide on-campus educational and vocational counseling to veterans.
This could make it easier and faster for veterans on campus to get the career and education advice they need.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the VA to approve flight training courses for veterans with service-connected disabilities as part of their vocational rehabilitation, even if these courses don't lead to a college degree.
This expands vocational training options and potential career paths for disabled veterans into the aviation industry.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VA to establish a dedicated phone number for Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) services and to publish specific VRE contact information on regional office websites.
This makes it simpler for veterans to find accurate information and get help with their employment and education benefits.
PROVISION 04
Sets a 30-day deadline for the VA to approve or deny requests from veterans for extensions to their training and rehabilitation programs.
This ensures veterans receive timely decisions, reducing uncertainty and allowing them to plan their studies or training more effectively.
PROVISION 05
Extends the current limits on certain VA pension payments for veterans in long-term care by an additional six months, from January 31, 2033, to July 31, 2033.
This prolongs an existing policy that can affect the amount of pension a veteran receives while hospitalized or in institutional care.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSFEB 3
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
FEB 2
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FEB 2
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1930)
FEB 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 980
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 3, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 980Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitationEducational guidance
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 3, 2026
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