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US HB7472

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Peters

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Repeals subsection (b) of Section 3695 of title 38, United States Code, which currently limits veterans from receiving assistance under both VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) and VA educational assistance programs simultaneously

  • Allows veterans to access both VR&E vocational rehabilitation benefits and GI Bill educational benefits without the current statutory restriction

  • Introduced February 10, 2026 by Representatives Peters, Rutherford, and McGarvey with bipartisan sponsorship

  • Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration

Legislative Description

To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity3/2/2026
Veterans' Affairs2/10/2026

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