HR 6587 United States House · 119th Congress

Vets ETA

HR 6587, the Veterans Earned Transportation Act (Vets ETA), clarifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' authority to provide transportation for veterans attending job training programs. It amends existing law to remove outdated language, allowing the VA Secretary to permanently cover transportation costs to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling services. This directly affects veterans enrolled in VA job training programs who need transportation to access these services. The bill streamlines the legal framework without creating new benefits or changing eligibility, ensuring existing transportation support remains accessible under clear authority.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Dec 10, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dec 10, 2025
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