Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
House Passes Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act, Expanding Job Training and VA Counseling Access
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Lets the VA use more flexibility in who provides on-campus education and career counseling, instead of limiting it to certain VA employees.
- Allows the VA to approve some non-degree flight training as part of job rehab plans for veterans with service-connected disabilities, starting for plans approved on or after August 1, 2025.
- Requires clearer ways to reach the VA job rehab program: a dedicated phone line, plus contact name/phone/email listed on each VA regional office website.
- Makes the VA do more regular outreach: monthly Q&A sessions for school officials and in-person briefings for veterans at schools (virtual briefings allowed for schools more than 50 miles away).
- Speeds up decisions when a veteran asks for more time in a rehab program: the VA must approve or deny the request within 30 days. Also extends a pension payment limit date to May 31, 2032.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1936)
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.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
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