Bills · HR 6011
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6011Armed Forces and National Security
VA Work-Study Improvement Act
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve the financial well-being and career opportunities for veterans and service members attending school. By expanding the types of jobs available, it offers more relevant work experience that could lead to better post-education employment. The higher potential wages mean participants can better support themselves and their families while focusing on their studies, making education more accessible and less financially burdensome.
If this bill becomes law, veterans could find it easier to balance school and work with better pay and more flexible job options, potentially increasing participation in the work-study program. If it doesn't pass, the program would continue with its current, more limited scope of eligible activities and payment structures, which may not always keep pace with local living wages or provide the most beneficial work experiences for participants.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the types of places where VA Work-Study participants can work to include state/local government agencies and nonprofit organizations if the work benefits veterans or service members.
This provision increases work opportunities and variety for participants, potentially leading to more relevant experience.
PROVISION 02
Changes the calculation for work-study wages to ensure participants receive the highest of the federal employee minimum pay, the state minimum wage, or the local minimum wage.
This provision is likely to result in higher hourly pay for many participants, boosting their financial support.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VA to ensure that work-study participants can electronically record their hours and their supervisors can electronically approve them.
This provision streamlines the administrative process, making it more efficient and potentially speeding up payments.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the VA to annually publish data about the work-study program, including participant demographics, activities, wages, and hours worked.
This provision increases transparency and allows for better oversight and understanding of the program's impact.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 34
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 6%
DEM 33 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
NOV 10
Introduced in House
NOV 10
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6011
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House BillHR 6011Armed Forces and National Security
VA Work-Study Improvement Act
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
34
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
