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Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
Summary
This bill amends the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays service members for certain contributions they made toward their educational benefits. The bill modifies section 3327 of title 38, United States Code, which governs Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2025.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Ronny Jackson’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- DEASON CAPITAL SERVICES $13,200
- ALBERS AEROSPACE $10,900
- HILLWOOD $9,100
- GTN TECHNICAL STAFFING $7,567
- 1A AUTO $6,850
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Actions (6)
- Apr 9, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. · house
- Apr 9, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Mar 10, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held · house
- Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. · house
- Mar 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · house
- Mar 5, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 5, 2025
Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself and Mr. Van Orden) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act”.
SEC. 2. REPAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.—Section 3327(f)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “together” and all that follows through “(as applicable),”.
(b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2025. <all>
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