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.
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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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8514 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
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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''”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Jim Banks introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, which would increase the yearly books and supplies stipend to $1,500 and the supply stipends for apprenticeships to $128, to help veterans pursue higher education without rising costs.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Duckworth, Heinrich, and Banks aims to increase the annual books and supplies stipend under the GI Bill to $1,500. The bill also includes a provision for annual adjustments based on inflation to ensure benefits keep pace with rising costs.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced the introduction of the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, which would increase the books and supplies stipend for veterans pursuing higher education. The bill aims to modernize the Post-9/11 GI Bill by ensuring stipends keep pace with inflation.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026
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