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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 982

Congress Proposes Boosting First-Year Veteran Training Payments for Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Programs

Warriors to Workforce Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress would raise the first-year payment level for eligible veterans using education benefits in full-time apprenticeships or on-the-job training.
  • The change increases the support from 80% to 90% during the first year, which could help cover more living costs while pay is still lower early in training.
  • This mainly affects veterans choosing “learn while you earn” paths, like trades apprenticeships, rather than traditional college programs.
  • If passed, the Veterans Affairs Department would pay the higher first-year amount to eligible participants using these education benefits.
VeteransEducationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Mar 7, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Feb 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Feb 5, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill becomes law and VA issues updated guidance/payment instructions

VA updates its payment rules so first-year apprenticeship/on-the-job training pays at 90% instead of 80%.

Eligible veterans in their first year would see a bigger monthly education payment while they train.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Warriors to Workforce Act

Bill NumberHR 982
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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