Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Raise GI Bill Book Stipend to $1,400
This bill is in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs after a subcommittee approved it in February 2026. No action has occurred on this bill since February 2026, which is a period of four months. The full committee must now decide whether to take up the bill for further consideration.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8514 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8514 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Student veterans — and in some cases eligible dependents and spouses — would have more money to cover the cost of textbooks, lab supplies, and equipment needed for their coursework. This is especially helpful for students in programs like nursing, engineering, or trades where required supplies can be very expensive.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) and Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) reintroduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act (H.R. 1965) to provide an annual increase in the stipend for books and supplies under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, raising the maximum from $1,000 to $1,400.
In a profile of Rep. Gabe Vasquez's legislative efforts, the report notes his introduction of the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, which aims to increase the books and supplies stipend for veterans pursuing higher education to keep pace with rising costs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act
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