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Ties Post-9/11 GI Bill education stipends for books, supplies, equipment, and other education costs to inflation. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs must increase these amounts each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Also makes two technical wording updates in the governing statute. No new programs or taxes; it updates how existing benefits are adjusted so they keep pace with rising costs.
Amend Section 3313 of Title 38 by changing text in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I): by striking "striking,000" and inserting "inserting,400" as written in the bill text. (This is a textual amendment to that specific sub-subsection.)
Amend Section 3313 of Title 38 by changing text in subsection (e)(2)(B)(i): by striking "striking,000" and inserting "inserting,400" as written in the bill text. (This is a textual amendment to that specific sub-subsection.)
Add a new subsection (m) to Section 3313 requiring an annual percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the amounts payable under subsections (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I), (e)(2)(B)(i), and (g)(3)(A)(iii). The required percentage increase for each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2026) equals the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (U.S. city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the fiscal year exceeds the CPI for the previous 12-month period.
Primary effects fall on student veterans and eligible dependents who use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, who will see yearly inflation-based increases to stipends for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs starting in FY2026. This helps maintain the purchasing power of these benefits as prices rise.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will need to calculate and publish updated rates each year based on CPI and adjust systems, forms, and communications accordingly. Educational institutions may see small administrative benefits from clearer, predictable annual amounts communicated to students. No direct impact on state or local governments, and no new mandates or taxes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced March 6, 2025 by Gabriel Vasquez · Last progress March 6, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.