US HB980

Removes the requirement that on-campus educational and vocational counseling for veterans must be provided by specific Department of Veterans Affairs employees

Authorizes the VA Secretary to approve non-degree flight training courses as part of vocational rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities, effective for programs approved on or after August 1, 2026

Requires the VA to establish a dedicated telephone number within the Education Call Center for vocational rehabilitation inquiries and mandates each regional office publish contact information on their website

Requires the VA Secretary to approve or deny requests for rehabilitation program extensions within 30 days of submission, with annual reporting to Congress for five years on extension request outcomes

Extends the deadline for certain pension payment limits from January 31, 2033 to July 31, 2033