Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 1391
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1391Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitationEducation programs funding
Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 14· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters to voters because it addresses a long-standing issue where predatory for-profit colleges have targeted veterans, often leaving them with worthless degrees, debt, and depleted education benefits. Without this law, veterans who fall victim to such schemes can lose thousands of dollars in benefits and crucial time that they cannot get back.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a crucial safety net for veterans, ensuring that their hard-earned educational support is not wasted due to the misconduct of a school. It shifts the financial burden from the defrauded veteran back to the responsible institution and the VA, providing a stronger deterrent against fraudulent practices and offering a path to recovery for affected students. If it doesn't pass, veterans will continue to bear the full cost and consequences of attending fraudulent educational programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Restores educational benefits for veterans defrauded by schools or attending unapproved institutions.
This ensures veterans do not permanently lose their earned benefits due to the misconduct or poor standing of an educational institution.
PROVISION 02
Requires educational institutions to repay the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits restored to students.
This holds fraudulent or non-compliant schools financially accountable for their actions and prevents them from profiting from deceptive practices.
PROVISION 03
Defines specific conditions under which benefits are restored, including school fraud, loss of approval, or closure due to legal violations.
This provides clear criteria for when veterans are eligible for benefit restoration, making the process transparent and enforceable.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an appeals process for educational institutions required to repay funds to the VA.
This ensures fairness and due process for schools facing repayment demands, allowing them to challenge findings.
This bill matters to voters because it addresses a long-standing issue where predatory for-profit colleges have targeted veterans, often leaving them with worthless degrees, debt, and depleted education benefits. Without this law, veterans who fall victim to such schemes can lose thousands of dollars in benefits and crucial time that they cannot get back.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a crucial safety net for veterans, ensuring that their hard-earned educational support is not wasted due to the misconduct of a school. It shifts the financial burden from the defrauded veteran back to the responsible institution and the VA, providing a stronger deterrent against fraudulent practices and offering a path to recovery for affected students. If it doesn't pass, veterans will continue to bear the full cost and consequences of attending fraudulent educational programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Restores educational benefits for veterans defrauded by schools or attending unapproved institutions.
This ensures veterans do not permanently lose their earned benefits due to the misconduct or poor standing of an educational institution.
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Requires educational institutions to repay the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits restored to students.
This holds fraudulent or non-compliant schools financially accountable for their actions and prevents them from profiting from deceptive practices.
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Defines specific conditions under which benefits are restored, including school fraud, loss of approval, or closure due to legal violations.
This provides clear criteria for when veterans are eligible for benefit restoration, making the process transparent and enforceable.
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Establishes an appeals process for educational institutions required to repay funds to the VA.
This ensures fairness and due process for schools facing repayment demands, allowing them to challenge findings.
on or after the date of enactment of the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025
Periods of school misconduct triggering benefit restoration must occur
GLOSSARY
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Educational assistance
Financial help provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to veterans, service members, and their families to pay for college, vocational training, or other education programs, like the GI Bill.
Entitlement
The total amount of educational assistance benefits (e.g., number of months of schooling or amount of money) an individual is allowed to receive from the VA.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for administering programs and benefits for veterans.
State approving agency
A state-level government body that reviews and approves educational programs offered by schools, ensuring they meet certain quality standards so veterans can use their VA benefits to attend.
Title 38, United States Code
The section of U.S. federal law that specifically deals with veterans' benefits, services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Recoupment
The act of recovering money that was previously paid out, especially by a government agency from an organization or individual.
Intentional trickery, deceit, or false statements used to gain an unfair advantage or unlawful benefit, including false, misleading, or deceptive acts or omissions.
