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HR 5965

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

119th Congress Introduced by Julia Brownley and 20 co-sponsors

HR 5965 - Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act OverviewBill Number: HR 5965 Title: Student Veteran Work Study Modernization ActStatus: Introduced in HouseIntroduced: Novem

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HR 5965 - Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 5965
Title: Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: November 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act aims to update and expand the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study program for student veterans. The bill seeks to provide more flexible and accessible work opportunities to help student veterans finance their education and ease their transition from military to civilian life.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the maximum number of work-study hours per week from 25 to 40 for eligible student veterans
  • Expands the types of work-study positions that qualify, including roles at non-profit organizations and state/local government agencies
  • Allows student veterans to use work-study funds for expenses beyond just tuition, such as housing, food, and other living costs
  • Directs the VA to establish a centralized online portal for student veterans to search and apply for available work-study positions
  • Requires the VA to conduct outreach to raise awareness of the modernized work-study program among student veterans and potential employers

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Student veterans enrolled in higher education programs would gain access to more flexible and diverse work-study opportunities to help finance their education and transition to civilian life.
  • Colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies could benefit from an expanded pool of qualified student veteran workers.
  • The VA would need to implement the program changes, establish the online portal, and conduct outreach to promote the modernized work-study options.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 7, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the VA would need to undertake rulemaking and implementation efforts to operationalize the program changes within a reasonable timeframe.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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