Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act
This bill amends a specific section of the law governing Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. It updates the repayment rules for service members who contributed to their education assistance, removing outdated language from the existing code. The change directly affects veterans and service members who paid into the program and are now required to repay contributions. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2025, but does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility. This is a technical correction to the existing repayment process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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