What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill increases the annual stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs for veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill from $1,000 to $1,400. It also mandates that this stipend amount be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index starting in fiscal year 2026.
Action Timeline
2026-02-24
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-02-24
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-06-11
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025-03-27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2025-03-06
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-03-03
Introduced in House
2025-03-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H924-925)
2025-03-03
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1965 pass?
HR.1965 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: 48%.
What does HR.1965 do?
This bill increases the annual stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs for veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill from $1,000 to $1,400. It also mandates that this stipend amount be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index starting in fiscal year 2026.
Who sponsored HR.1965?
HR.1965 was sponsored by Gabe Vasquez (D-New Mexico).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1965 IH: Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1965 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Vasquez (for himself and Mr. Valadao ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act . 2. Annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I), by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,400 ; (2) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(i), by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,400 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs With respect to fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the amounts payable under subsections (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I), (e)(2)(B)(i), and (g)(3)(A)(iii), equal to the percentage by which— (1) the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1). .
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