H.R. 983 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
H.R. 983 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2025, sponsored by Derrick Van Orden.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-55
What it does
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025 This act requires that the Department of Veterans Affairs disapprove courses of education provided by educational institutions that charge higher than in-state tuition for individuals utilizing the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve education benefits while living in the state where the education is located, regardless of the individual’s state of residence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 7, 2025
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2025
- Became lawDec 12, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-55. (Dec 12, 2025)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
- S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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