Bills · HR 913
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 913Aviation and airportsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION APR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it removes a barrier for many disabled veterans who might want to pursue careers in aviation but don't want or need a traditional college degree. The current requirement can limit career choices and make it harder for some veterans to access valuable job training.
If this bill becomes law, more veterans could enter the aviation industry, which is a sector with ongoing demand for skilled professionals like pilots and air traffic controllers. If it doesn't pass, veterans with service-connected disabilities would continue to face the existing restriction, potentially limiting their vocational rehabilitation options and their ability to quickly train for specific aviation careers.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve non-degree flight training as part of vocational rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.
This is the core change, allowing VA funding for flight training outside of traditional college degree paths.
PROVISION 02
It specifically amends Section 3104(b) of title 38, United States Code, to allow this new authority.
This pinpoints the legal change in the existing framework for veteran benefits.
PROVISION 03
The changes made by this bill will apply to any rehabilitation program approved on or after August 1, 2025.
This sets a clear effective date for when veterans can start benefiting from this new provision.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 9
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
APR 9
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
MAR 11
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAR 6
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 913
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 913Aviation and airportsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
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