H.R. 913

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve a rehabilitation program for a certain veterans with service-connected disabilities that include the pursuit of non-degree flight training programs, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 4, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Obernolte · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

H.R. 913
- SEC. 1. Short title
- SEC. 2. Authority of Secretary of Veterans Affair to approve non-degree flight training courses as part of vocational rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities

SEC. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the or the . SAFE Veterans Act of 2025

SEC. 2. Authority of Secretary of Veterans Affair to approve non-degree flight training courses as part of vocational rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities

(a) In general
- Section 3104(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
  - by inserting before ;
  - by striking To the maximum extent practicableand inserting Except as provided under paragraph (2), to the maximum extent practicable; and
    - Notwithstanding section 3680A(b) of this title, the Secretary may approve a rehabilitation program for a veteran under this chapter that includes the pursuit of a course of flight training other than one given by an educational institution of higher learning for credit toward a standard college degree the veteran is seeking.
  - by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
(b) Applicability
- The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a rehabilitation program approved on or after August 1, 2025.