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119-s-610119th CongressWALLET

Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Passed Senate

Summary

Nationwide expansion of VetSuccess on Campus requires the VA to place at least one VetSuccess counselor in every State. The law also directs the VA to prioritize placing counselors at schools with the largest populations of students using VA education benefits.

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  • Veterans and student veterans: More local access to VA education and career counseling because every State must have at least one VetSuccess on Campus counselor.
  • Educational institutions: Schools that enroll the largest numbers of students using VA education benefits receive placement preference for VetSuccess staff.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is responsible for ensuring program presence in every State and implementing the placement rules. The term "State" follows the definition in 38 U.S.C. §101.

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More campus help for veterans nationwide

If enacted, the VA would place the VetSuccess on Campus program in every state. At least one counselor would be posted in each state, even if only a few students qualify. The VA would prefer schools with the most students using VA education benefits. Veterans and students using VA education help would have easier access to counseling about school and benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 2/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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