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VEP Applauds Introduction of the Veteran Education Empowerment Act

Post published:December 15, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project (VEP) is proud to support the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Lois Frankel (D‑FL‑22) and Gus Bilirakis (R‑FL‑12) that would expand support…

VEP Supports Improvements to VA Health Professionals Scholarship Program

Post published:August 1, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project (VEP) is proud to support H.R. 3767, the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Improvement Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Representatives Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08)…

VEP Submits Letter Supporting Outcomes-based Accountability in Higher Ed

Post published:June 17, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project (VEP) has submitted a second formal letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) expressing our support for proposed regulatory changes included…

VEP Engages Senate HELP Committee on One Big Beautiful Act

Post published:June 13, 2025
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This week, the Veterans Education Project (VEP) submitted a formal letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) outlining concerns over proposed postsecondary regulatory changes under…

VEP Supports New Slate of Education and Transition Legislation at House Hearing

Post published:June 12, 2025
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Yesterday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a legislative hearing on a comprehensive package of bills aimed at enhancing access to education, facilitating a smoother transition to civilian…

VEP Supports the 2025 JOBS Act to Expand Access to Short-Term Training Programs

Post published:April 17, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project (VEP) is proud to support the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2025 (S.383), introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). This bipartisan bill…

VEP Supports the 119th GI Bill Parity Act

Post published:March 6, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project (VEP) proudly supports the GI Bill Parity Act (H.R. 1423), introduced by Representative Mike Levin (CA-49). VEP has championed this legislation since the 116th, urging our…

VEP Supports the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act

Post published:February 3, 2025
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The Veterans Education Project proudly supports the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 790), introduced by Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Dr. Greg Murphy (NC-03). This bipartisan legislation…

A House lawmaker has introduced a bill to "terminate" the U.S. Department of Education.

Coalition Letter to Secretary Cardona

Post published:May 8, 2024
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We have joined a coalition of Veterans organizations to communicate our apprehensions directly to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding the selection procedures for negotiated rule-making committees (Neg Reg) within…

The VETT Act Passes the House

Post published:May 2, 2024
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As advocates for the educational empowerment of our Veterans, we are thrilled to witness a significant stride forward in supporting those who have served our nation. Yesterday, the House passed…