Bills · HR 967
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 967Student aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Modern GI Bill Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it offers a new way for veterans to manage their post-service finances. Currently, many veterans face the dual challenge of transitioning to civilian life while potentially carrying significant student loan debt, even if they have GI Bill benefits available. If this bill becomes law, it provides a direct mechanism to alleviate that debt burden, potentially freeing up veterans' personal funds for other needs like housing or starting a family.
Without this bill, veterans' Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits remain restricted to funding new educational pursuits or training. While valuable, this limitation means veterans cannot use their earned benefits to address existing student loan debt that might have accumulated from prior education. This bill could provide greater flexibility and financial relief, potentially improving veterans' economic stability and overall well-being as they integrate back into civilian society.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows individuals entitled to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to use that assistance to repay federal student loans.
This creates a new, flexible option for veterans to manage their educational benefits beyond just funding new tuition.
PROVISION 02
Sets a maximum annual repayment amount of $15,900 for fiscal year 2026, with annual adjustments based on Social Security increases.
This caps the amount of benefit that can be used for loan repayment each year, managing the scope of the program.
PROVISION 03
Limits payments to a total of 36 months and specifies that payments are made directly to the federal student loan lender.
This defines the duration of the benefit and ensures funds are applied directly to the debt.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that this loan repayment benefit cannot be transferred to another individual, unlike some other GI Bill benefits.
This ensures the benefit is used by the veteran who earned it for their own student loan debt.
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3 EVENTSMAR 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
FEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 967
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 967Student aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Modern GI Bill Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
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