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US HB2954

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Pappas

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to directly approve multi-State apprenticeship programs offered by commercial truck driving schools for VA educational assistance eligibility
  • Amends Section 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, allowing the VA Secretary to act in the role of a State approving agency for these specific programs
  • Addresses a regulatory gap where multi-State trucking apprenticeships previously required separate approval from each State approving agency
  • Introduced April 17, 2025 with bipartisan sponsorship from Rep. Pappas (D) and Rep. Kiggans (R-VA), reported with amendments September 19, 2025

Legislative Description

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity5/12/2025
Veterans' Affairs4/17/2025

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