Bills · S 1614
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1614Armed Forces and National Security
AVIATE Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 6· LAST ACTION MAY 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it expands career opportunities for disabled veterans, allowing them to access a wider range of training programs for in-demand aviation jobs. If this bill becomes law, veterans with service-connected disabilities who dream of becoming pilots or working in other flight-related roles would have more pathways to achieve those goals through VA-supported vocational rehabilitation.
Without this bill, many non-degree flight training programs, which can be highly effective for specific aviation certifications, might not be covered by VA benefits, limiting veterans' choices and potentially slowing their entry into the workforce. This change could help address potential workforce shortages in the aviation industry while also providing meaningful employment for veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve non-degree flight training programs as part of vocational rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
This expands the types of career training available to disabled veterans, offering more flexibility beyond traditional college degree programs.
PROVISION 02
The new rules will apply to rehabilitation programs approved on or after August 1, 2025.
This sets a clear date for when eligible veterans can begin to benefit from this expanded training option.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 6
Introduced in Senate
MAY 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1614
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 6, 2025
Last actionMay 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025
Senate BillS 1614Armed Forces and National Security
AVIATE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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