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H.R. 10260

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To amend title 38, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to eliminate those provisions relating to veterans educational assistance that disadvantage eligible individuals who choose to pursue programs of apprenticeship or other on-job training instead of a four-year college degree, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 3, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced
September 3, 2026
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This bill removes financial barriers that discourage veterans from pursuing apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs instead of traditional four-year college degrees. The legislation modifies three major veterans educational assistance programs: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, and the Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program. Specifically, it increases housing stipends for veterans in apprenticeships, ensures they receive full monthly assistance payments rather than reduced amounts, and waives minimum attendance requirements for construction industry apprenticeships and training. The bill affects eligible veterans and service members who choose skilled trade training in construction and other occupations, making these alternative career paths financially competitive with traditional college education.

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