Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to act as a state approving agency to approve multi-state apprenticeship programs (i.e., non-federal apprenticeship programs operating in more than one state) for purposes of VA educational assistance benefits. (State approving agencies are designated by states to provide, among other duties, approval of courses of education for purposes of VA education benefits.)
Sponsor
Cosponsors6
Jennifer A. KiggansRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · VA
Tom BarrettRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MI
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Scott FranklinRU.S. Representative · 18th District · FL
Elise M. StefanikRU.S. Representative · 21st District · NY
Derrick Van OrdenRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · WIOther titles3
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
May 20, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3576)
May 19, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2954.
May 19, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3576-3577)
May 19, 2026
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 19, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
Sep 19, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-305.
Jul 23, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 3, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 20, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 19, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 17, 2025