United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors
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HR 913 — Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 36% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Spreading across states

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Summary

Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAFE Veterans Act of 2025This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve nondegree flight training courses for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities as part of the VA’s vocational rehabilitation programs under the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Generally, the VR&E program provides job training and other employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities, including long-term employment training courses.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve non-degree flight training programs as part of vocational rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3104(b)

    To the maximum extent practicable → Except as provided under paragraph (2), to the maximum extent practicable

    This change clarifies that there is an exception to the maximum practicable extent requirement for certain cases.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3104(b)

    (2) Notwithstanding section 3680A(b) of this title, the Secretary may approve a rehabilitation program for a veteran under this chapter that includes the pursuit of a course of flight training other than one given by an educational institution of higher learning for credit toward a standard college degree the veteran is seeking.

    This addition allows the Secretary to approve flight training programs that do not necessarily lead to a degree, expanding options for veterans.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Subjects

veterans transportation education

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 913 do?
Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAFE Veterans Act of 2025This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve nondegree flight training courses for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities as part of the VA’s vocational rehabilitation programs under the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Generally, the VR&E program provides job training and other employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities, including long-term employment training courses.
Who sponsors HR 913?
HR 913 is sponsored by Obernolte, Jay (Republican) and Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 913?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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