Reforming Education for Veterans Act
This bill, HR 1527 (Reforming Education for Veterans Act), directly affects veterans enrolled in education programs funded by the VA. It amends existing law to give veterans more flexibility when military service interrupts their education: they can now withdraw, take a leave of absence, or enter a completion agreement with their school (requiring they've already completed at least half their course). The bill also updates VA compliance surveys to reduce duplicate reporting for multi-campus schools and requires the VA to notify school officials of handbook updates within 14 business days. These changes aim to streamline administrative processes for veterans and educational institutions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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John James
RRepublican
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