S. 1614: AVIATE 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 | 2025-05-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-06):
Authorizing Vocational and Instructional Aviation Training for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 or the AVIATE Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve nondegree flight training courses for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities as part of the VA’s vocational rehabilitation programs under the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Generally, the VR&E program provides job training and other employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities, including long-term employment training courses.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-06 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1614 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1614?
S. 1614 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: AVIATE Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1614 are available on congress.gov.
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