What does Preamble of Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38, United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. It intends to provide for an annual increase in stipend for educational costs, including books, supplies, equipment, and other related expenses.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026.

What does ANNUAL INCREASE IN STIPEND FOR BOOKS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND of Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 38, United States Code, concerning the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. It increases the stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs from $1,000 to $1,500 in subsections (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I) and (e)(2)(B)(i). It increases the stipend amount in subsection (g)(3) from $83 to $128. It establishes a new subsection (m) requiring an annual percentage increase in specified stipend amounts, starting in fiscal year 2026. The annual increase will be based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers.

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Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill raises the stipend for books, supplies, and equipment under the Post-9/11 GI Bill from $1,000 to $1,500.
It increases a separate stipend amount from $83 to $128.
The bill mandates annual increases to specified stipend amounts, tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index, beginning in fiscal year 2026.

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