S. 1308: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-04):
Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 or the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
This bill modifies which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits.
The bill requires independent study programs that lead to a certificate that reflects graduation from a course of study to include regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors.
The bill allows such independent study programs to be offered by any institutions of higher education, including for-profit institutions, that are approved to participate in the Department of Education’s financial assistance programs.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2025-04-07 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL 2025-04-09 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2026-03-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1308 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1308?
S. 1308 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1308 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).