Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025
This 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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To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history17
Feb 3, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 2, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H1929)Roll Call 49402–2
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Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1936)
Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1930)
Feb 2, 2026
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 15, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
Aug 15, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-228.
May 6, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 3, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 2, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeAug 15, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 5, 2025