119th (2025–2027)
S. 4969
The Warriors to Workforce Act of 2026 increases educational assistance payments for military veterans who participate in apprenticeship programs or on-the-job training. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs pays veterans 80 percent of their educational assistance during the first year of a full-time apprenticeship or training program, and this bill raises that to 100 percent. The legislation affects eligible veterans enrolled in qualified apprenticeships and career training programs. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are provided in the bill text, as it simply amends the existing veterans' educational assistance program under federal law.