Ronny Jackson (R-TX)

Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act

H.R. 1872 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fairness in Veterans' Education Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. It specifically targets changes to section 3327(f)(3). The amendment is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill mandates the repayment of certain educational assistance contributions to members of the Armed Forces.

  • Scored +5

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay members of the Armed Forces for specific contributions made toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.