Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

Legislation AI Summary:

This bill (Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025) amends title 38, section 3679 to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge the in‑state tuition rate to veterans using certain educational assistance under title 10 (specifically chapter 1606, Selected Reserve/Montgomery GI Bill–Selected Reserve). The amendments add chapter 1606 references to subsection (c) (including a new subparagraph referencing individuals entitled under section 16131 of title 10) and make conforming changes to subsection (e). The changes extend existing VA disapproval authority to ensure Selected Reserve beneficiaries receive in‑state tuition parity and take effect for academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026. The bill was passed by the House and received in the Senate, referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Voting Information:

No Voting Information

Main Party Sponsoring:

Bipartisan

Bill Sponsor:

Derrick Van Orden

Latest Action:

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Legislation AI Categories:

• Education: No-Stance

• Veterans Affairs: No-Stance

Date:

November 20, 2025

Official Bill Link:

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