BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 980, VA Job & Education Program Changes

Feb. 2, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC

Education requirements for college counselors in the Veterans Readiness and Employment program would be eased under a modified version of H.R. 980, which also would expand flight training courses within the program.

VR&E is a VA entitlement program providing job training and education-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities. It includes the VetSuccess on Campus program, which places counselors on college campuses to help veterans transition to college life.

The bill would remove a requirement under current law for VSOC counselors to hold master’s degrees.

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee wrote in its report on the bill that there ...

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