What does Preamble of Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to restore educational assistance entitlement to individuals who were defrauded by educational institutions. The bill also seeks to require repayment of funds to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from those educational institutions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025.

What does REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT RECEIVE of Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025 do?

This section amends chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, by adding a new section (3699C) concerning the restoration of educational entitlements. It establishes covered periods during which payments for education at institutions lacking approval, found in violation of regulations, or guilty of fraud, will not be charged against a veteran's entitlement or limit the aggregate period of assistance. These covered periods begin on the date of enactment of the Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025. Educational institutions offering courses must agree to repay educational assistance if a veteran's entitlement is restored due to issues with the institution. The Secretary may recoup amounts obtained through fraud from institutions found guilty by a court. The Secretary must establish a process for educational institutions to request a review of findings requiring repayment. The section defines key terms such as 'covered educational assistance,' 'covered individual,' and 'fraud'.

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Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 2/14/2025

Author: Delia Ramirez (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restores educational assistance entitlements to veterans who were defrauded by educational institutions and whose benefits were previously charged.
It requires educational institutions found guilty of fraud or lacking proper approval to repay educational assistance funds to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill establishes a process for institutions to request review of repayment findings and defines key terms related to covered individuals and educational assistance.

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