What is the current status of HR 980?

HR 980 is currently: Passed House.

How did the House vote on HR 980?

In the House, the recorded vote was 402 yea to 2 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 980?

HR 980 was sponsored by Derrick Van Orden (R), Rep.

Veterans Employment Improvement Bill

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Passed House9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Armed Forces and National SecurityEducational guidanceHigher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Why This Matters

This bill makes it easier for veterans to get job training and support, especially those with disabilities. It also improves communication and response times for veterans seeking help.

If you are a veteran seeking job training, you will have more options and faster responses to your requests.

Who this affects

Veterans · Families of veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows veterans to receive educational counseling from a wider range of professionals.
2It lets veterans with service-related disabilities pursue flight training not tied to a college degree.
3The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a dedicated phone line for veterans' inquiries.
4It ensures that requests for program extensions from veterans are answered within 30 days.
5The bill extends certain pension payment limits by six months.

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Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025This bill removes the requirement that educational and vocational counseling services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on campus at institutions of higher learning must be provided by VA counselors.

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Veterans Employment Improvement Bill

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Passed House9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Armed Forces and National SecurityEducational guidanceHigher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Why This Matters

This bill makes it easier for veterans to get job training and support, especially those with disabilities. It also improves communication and response times for veterans seeking help.

If you are a veteran seeking job training, you will have more options and faster responses to your requests.

Who this affects

Veterans · Families of veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows veterans to receive educational counseling from a wider range of professionals.
2It lets veterans with service-related disabilities pursue flight training not tied to a college degree.
3The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a dedicated phone line for veterans' inquiries.
4It ensures that requests for program extensions from veterans are answered within 30 days.
5The bill extends certain pension payment limits by six months.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly