Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
This bill, known as the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, changes how veterans receive educational assistance when they choose apprenticeships or on-the-job training instead of traditional four-year college programs. It directly affects veterans eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, and Selected Reserve educational benefits. The bill increases monthly housing stipends for apprenticeship participants and removes minimum attendance requirements for those working in construction-related occupations. These changes aim to make non-college training pathways more financially viable for veterans seeking to build careers through hands-on experience.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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