119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9410
This bill expands the VA's oversight authority over educational institutions that use third-party contractors to deliver courses and programs to veterans. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agencies to monitor not just the educational institutions themselves, but also their third-party contractors, including their advertising, marketing, recruiting, and enrollment practices. The bill also extends this oversight to include any location where an institution offers courses, even those in foreign countries. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress through October 1, 2028, assessing activities related to third-party contractor education programs and recommending any necessary legislative or regulatory changes. After October 1, 2028, the Secretary's authority to recognize State Approving Agencies expires, at which point the Secretary will assume direct responsibility for these oversight functions.