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119th Congress · H.R. 2954 · Passed Origin

Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to act as a state approving agency to approve multi-state apprenticeship programs (i.e., non-federal apprenticeship programs operating in more than one state) for purposes of VA educational assistance benefits. (State approving agencies are designated by states to provide, among other duties, approval of courses of education for purposes of VA education benefits.)

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SubjectsEmployment and training programsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2954

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 67 (Thursday, April 17, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PAPPAS:H.R. 2954.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United StatesConstitution states that ``Congress shall have the authorityto make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all otherPowers vested by the Constitution in the Government of theUnited States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.''[Page H1613]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] · [D-NH-1] · P000614
    Dem-NH-1 current · 4 terms · @RepChrisPappas · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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P000614
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current
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Chris Pappas
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Chris
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Pappas
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1980-06-04
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Current term (4 total)

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NH
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1
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Democrat
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://pappas.house.gov
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452 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2901
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452 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-5456
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (house) · house · rank 2
  • Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (house) · house · rank 2
  • Economic Opportunity (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 8
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 16 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • Water Resources and Environment (house) · house · rank 11

Social media

District offices (3)

  • 660 Central Ave, Suite 101, Dover, NH, 03820-3491 · 603-285-4300 · fax 603-343-1326 · 43.20588,-70.87583
  • 889 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101 · 603-935-6710 · 42.9911158,-71.4626347
  • 2541 White Mountain Highway, Unit 4, Building 1, North Conway, NH, 03860 · 603-733-5100 · 44.0500469,-71.1266865

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H8NH01210
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2026
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PAPPAS, CHRIS
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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House
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NH
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01
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2026
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2017-11-13
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2025-03-31
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2025-03-31
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (6)

  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-17 · original
    Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-20
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office
  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · [R-NY-21] · S001196 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-02
    Rep-NY-21 current · 6 terms · @RepStefanik · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] · [D-FL-20] · C001127 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-02
    Dem-FL-20 current · 3 terms
  • Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] · [R-FL-18] · F000472 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-02
    Rep-FL-18 current · 3 terms · @RepFranklin · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] · [R-WI-3] · V000135 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-26
    Rep-WI-3 current · 2 terms · @RepVanOrden · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-20T17:19:40ZReferred To
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2025-09-19T15:24:24ZReported By
    2025-07-23T16:28:11ZMarkup By
    2025-07-03T17:26:39ZDischarged from
    2025-04-17T13:30:50ZReferred To
    ↳ Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2026-05-20IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2026-05-19 16:29:22FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-19 16:29:21FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-19 16:29:18FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3576)
  • 2026-05-19 16:29:18Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3576)
  • 2026-05-19 16:22:01FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2954.
  • 2026-05-19 16:21:59FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3576-3577)
  • 2026-05-19 16:21:47FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2025-09-19CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
  • 2025-09-19CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-305.
  • 2025-09-19Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-305.
  • 2025-07-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-07-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-03Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
  • 2025-06-11Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-05-12Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • 2025-04-17IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-04-17IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-04-17IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-05-22T10:23:31Z
    Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-05-22T02:38:26Z
    Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-05-22T02:38:26Z
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-09-20T06:08:14Z
    Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-07-30T12:51:53Z
    Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-05-03T03:53:21Z
    Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-05-03T03:48:34Z
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

00 · 2025-04-17 · Introduced in House

Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to act as a state approving agency to approve multi-state apprenticeship programs (i.e., non-federal apprenticeship programs operating in more than one state) for purposes of VA educational assistance benefits. (State approving agencies are designated by states to provide, among other duties, approval of courses of education for purposes of VA education benefits.)

Related bills

  • S 1537 (119) Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-305

Calendar number

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 2954, Veterans Transition to Trucking Act of 20252025-08-07T20:12:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 23, 2025

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