HR 5965 119th Congress House In Committee

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Nov 7, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Independent · VA
Cosponsors (22)
Rep. LarsenRep. McClain DelaneyRep. LieuRep. LynchRep. VeaseyRep. TokudaRep. HorsfordRep. BrownleyRep. GottheimerRep. Moulton+12 more

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