Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)
VA Education Oversight Improvement Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "VA Education Oversight Improvement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand the oversight authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agencies regarding third-party contractors used by educational institutions. The legislation expands the scope of oversight to include marketing and enrollment practices. It also extends the scope to any location where an approved course or program is offered, including foreign countries. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to conduct annual assessments and submit reports through 2028. Finally, it addresses the authority to recognize State approving agencies.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill enhances protections for veterans by expanding oversight of educational institutions and their third-party contractors.
- Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill increases oversight of third-party contractors to better protect educational benefits for veterans.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill centralizes oversight by transferring authority from State agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill shifts authority away from State approving agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after October 1, 2028.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Oversight of Practices: The bill expands oversight to include "marketing, and enrollment practices" in addition to advertising and recruiting (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2). This could provide better monitoring of how educational institutions interact with students.
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Global Coverage of Oversight: Oversight will now include "any location at which the educational institution offers a course or program of education approved under this chapter, including a location in a foreign country" (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3). This ensures that educational programs offered outside the U.S. are subject to the same scrutiny.
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Increased Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary is required to conduct an annual assessment of activities involving third-party contractors and submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs through 2028 (Section 2, subsection b). These reports may include recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Shift in State Authority: The authority for the Secretary to recognize a State department or agency as the State approving agency is authorized only until October 1, 2028. After that date, references to a State approving agency will be deemed to refer to the Secretary (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill enhances protections for veterans by expanding oversight of educational institutions and their third-party contractors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases oversight of third-party contractors to better protect educational benefits for veterans.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — By increasing oversight of marketing and enrollment practices, the bill seeks to protect veterans from potentially predatory educational practices.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill centralizes oversight by transferring authority from State agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual assessments and reports to be submitted to Congressional committees through 2028. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill shifts authority away from State approving agencies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after October 1, 2028.
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House