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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE4d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE4d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE4d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE4d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE4d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9048 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE4d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE4d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE4d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE4d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE4d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · S. 1308 · Introduced

VETS Opportunity Act of 2025

Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 or the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025 This bill modifies which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits. The bill requires independent study programs that lead to a certificate that reflects graduation from a course of study to include regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors. The bill allows such independent study programs to be offered by any institutions of higher education, including for-profit institutions, that are approved to participate in the Department of Education’s financial assistance programs.

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · [R-NC] · T000476
    Rep-NC current · 2 terms · @SenThomTillis · 5 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Thom Tillis
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2
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2021-01-03
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2027-01-03
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113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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202-228-2563
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (15)

  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (joint) · joint · rank 3 · site
  • Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Border Security and Immigration (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Digital Assets (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Economic Policy (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Health Care (senate) · senate · rank 9
  • Intellectual Property (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness (senate) · senate · rank 7
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Finance (senate) · senate · rank 12 · site
  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · rank 7 · site
  • Taxation and IRS Oversight (senate) · senate · rank 8

Social media

District offices (5)

  • 1694 E. Arlington Blvd., Suite B, Greenville, NC, 27858 · 252-329-0371 · fax 252-329-0290 · By appointment only. · 35.5709032,-77.3592441
  • 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 112, Hendersonville, NC, 28792 · 828-693-8750 · fax 828-693-9724 · By appointment only. · 35.314451,-82.460467
  • 310 New Bern Ave., Suite 122, Raleigh, NC, 27601 · 919-856-4630 · fax 919-856-4053 · 35.7799621,-78.63388100000002
  • 3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 150, Greensboro, NC, 27408 · 336-885-0685 · fax 336-885-0692 · 36.0882694,-79.8338569
  • 10150 Mallard Creek Rd, Suite 508, Charlotte, NC, 28262 · 704-509-9087 · fax 704-509-9162 · 35.338681,-80.7687152

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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TILLIS, THOM R SEN
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2025-05-16
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2025-05-16
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$8,113,422.14
total_disbursements
$5,270,438.89
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$3,677,891.81
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$0.00
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2021-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (10)

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · [R-NC] · B001305 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Rep-NC current · 4 terms · @RepTedBudd · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001056 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Rep-TX current · 5 terms · @JohnCornyn · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Rep-TX current · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · G000574 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Dem-AZ current · 6 terms · @RepRubenGallego · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] · [R-OH] · M001242 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Rep-OH current · 1 term · @berniemoreno · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · [D-MI] · P000595 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Dem-MI current · 5 terms · @SenGaryPeters · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] · [R-FL] · S001217 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-04 · original
    Rep-FL current · 2 terms · @SenRickScott · 9 district offices
  • Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] · [D-MI] · S001208 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-07
    Dem-MI current · 4 terms · @RepSlotkin · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · [R-FL] · M001244 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-09
    Rep-FL current · 1 term · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · [R-TN] · B001243 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-26
    Rep-TN current · 10 terms · @MarshaBlackburn · 6 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-04-04T19:34:00ZReferred To
    2025-04-04T19:34:00ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (2)

  • 2025-04-04IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-04-04IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-03-27T11:03:21Z
    VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-04-17T03:08:17Z
    VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-04-17T03:08:17Z
    Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-04-17T03:03:30Z
    A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

00 · 2025-04-04 · Introduced in Senate

Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 or the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025

This bill modifies which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits.

The bill requires independent study programs that lead to a certificate that reflects graduation from a course of study to include regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors.

The bill allows such independent study programs to be offered by any institutions of higher education, including for-profit institutions, that are approved to participate in the Department of Education’s financial assistance programs.

Related bills

  • HR 1458 (119) VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-02-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

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Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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