119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3753


To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 5, 2025

Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs


A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act”.

SEC. 2. Increase of monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.

(a) In general.—Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(iii) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “50 percent of”.

(b) Effective date.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to a quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after August 1, 2025.