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H.R. 980 119th Congress House

Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

Official title: 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.

Introduced: February 5, 2025 Introduced by: Derrick Van Orden Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Educational guidanceHigher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
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)
Feb 2, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 2, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1936)
Feb 2, 2026
At 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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
Feb 2, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1930)
Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
Aug 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-228.
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 2, 2026 House · vote #49 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 402–2 See who voted →
May 13, 2008 Senate · vote #126 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 980 Agreed To 69–29 See who voted →
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What's happening now February 3, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 22

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 980: Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-980/
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"H.R. 980: Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-980/.
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