Legislative Activity

The Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act (VETT Act) amends Title 38 to improve the process of approving educational programs for veterans' educational assistance. It requires schools to notify students when they cannot provide complete information on required forms, including an estimate of any missing data. The Act also directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain a website offering training resources for school certifying officials.

The "Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025" ensures that veterans eligible for the Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (chapter 1606 of title 10) receive in-state tuition rates at public institutions of higher learning. This act amends existing law to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from approving courses at institutions that do not offer in-state tuition to these eligible veterans. These protections will apply to academic periods starting on or after August 1, 2026.

The TAP Promotion Act requires a standardized presentation on veterans' benefits during pre-separation counseling, developed in collaboration with veterans service organizations and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This presentation will inform service members about how veteran service organizations can assist in filing claims. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit an annual report on the presentation to Congress.

The "Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025" limits the Department of Veterans Affairs Servicer Purchaser Program to a maximum of 250 loans per fiscal year. It also mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report outlining the plan to sell loans acquired on or after May 31, 2024, to non-government entities. This aims to ensure the VA Home Loan Program remains sustainable.

This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish maximum monthly allowances for milk provided under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It sets specific limits on the amount of milk that can be included in food packages IV, V, VI, and VII.

The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act enhances the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to prevent home loan foreclosures, establishes a "Partial Claim Program" allowing the VA to purchase part of a veteran's debt, and requires a report on protecting veterans' interests when working with real estate agents or brokers. The Partial Claim Program allows the VA to assist veterans at risk of default by purchasing a portion of their debt, which the veteran must repay, with specific terms for interest rates and repayment schedules. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive support to veterans struggling with their home loans and ensure fair representation in real estate transactions. The Partial Claim Program will end September 30, 2027.

This bill proposes the impeachment of Judge Paul Engelmayer from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, citing high crimes and misdemeanors. The accusations include judicial misconduct and political bias for halting President Trump's Executive Order and abusing his judicial office to promote personal or political interests. The resolution calls for his removal from office.

The AG VETS Act aims to increase opportunities for veterans in the agriculture sector by establishing a competitive grant program. These grants will be awarded to eligible entities to fund education, training, and curriculum development related to farming and ranching. Grantees are required to provide matching funds, and the bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations annually from 2026 to 2030.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide timely relief, within 120 days, to veterans who experience losses due to administrative errors made by the Secretary. It mandates the Secretary to cancel debt collection agreements promptly if the debt was determined in error.

This bill amends the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize and expand the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. It increases the number of initiatives from 3 to 4 and boosts funding from $20 million to $36 million.

The Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025 amends title 38 of the United States Code to improve on-campus educational and vocational counseling for veterans. This bill eliminates the requirement that these counseling services be provided exclusively by specific Department of Veterans Affairs employees, allowing for more flexible staffing.

The "Warriors to Workforce Act" increases educational assistance for veterans in their first year of full-time apprenticeships or on-the-job training. It raises the assistance level from 80% to 90% of the full benefit amount for those using educational assistance.

The "Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act" mandates that the Department of Defense provide diverse milk options, including flavored, organic, and lactose-free varieties, in military dining facilities. It also prohibits the purchase of milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries.