Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026
Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Raise GI Bill Book Stipends to $1,500
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill mentioned for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it still needs to pass through committees and find time for a full vote in both chambers.
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Student veterans are a subset of the broader student population who would directly benefit. Those enrolled at least half-time get a $500 per year increase in their book stipend, while part-time students see their monthly payment rise from $83 to $128. This helps close the gap between what the GI Bill covers and what schools actually charge for required materials.
“by striking ``$83'' both places it appears and inserting ``$128''”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026
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