S. 3993In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
GI Bill apprenticeship benefits would match college rates
Data as of July 11, 2026
Veterans in apprenticeships would get the same full housing allowance as veterans attending college under this bill.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would give veterans in apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs the same full housing allowance as veterans attending college, based on where their employer is located. It would also let veterans in construction-trade apprenticeships keep receiving their monthly benefits even in months when their training hours fall below the current minimum.
Who does it affect?
These changes would apply to veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, veterans using the Montgomery GI Bill on active duty, and members of the Selected Reserve using their education benefits.
Why does it matter?
Under current law, veterans in apprenticeships receive a lower housing stipend than those in college, and can lose monthly benefits in low-hour months. This bill would remove those two differences in how the programs are treated.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- March 4, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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