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HR 980 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted Feb 2, 2026

Improving job training and counseling for veterans

Sponsored by Derrick Van Orden

The vote
402-2
+400 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This bill makes several changes to veterans' education and job training programs. It removes a rule that only certain VA employees could provide on-campus counseling. It also lets the VA approve flight training for disabled veterans even if it's not for a college degree. The bill requires the VA to set up a dedicated phone line and website contact info for these services, and it speeds up decisions on program extensions.

Why it matters

The stakes

Veterans with service-connected disabilities rely on these programs to get job training and education. The changes could make it easier for them to access counseling, pursue flight training, and get faster responses on extension requests.

The vote

How the chamber split

402 yea · 2 nayPassed · 27 not voting
402 yes
2 no
Voted yes398
Rep 199Dem 198
Voted no2
Rep 1Dem 1
See how each member voted· all 400
Voted yes · 398
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Chip RoyR · TX
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
Joe WilsonR · SC
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Randy FineR · FL
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
Voted no · 2
Keith SelfR · TX
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • Removing the restriction on who can provide on-campus counseling will make it easier for veterans to get help when and where they need it.bill
  • Allowing flight training as part of vocational rehabilitation gives disabled veterans more career options, such as becoming a pilot.bill
  • Setting up a dedicated phone line and requiring regional offices to list contact info will help veterans find and use these services more easily.bill
  • Requiring the VA to decide on extension requests within 30 days will reduce delays for veterans waiting for approval.bill
Critics
  • Expanding flight training could be costly and may not lead to jobs for all veterans who complete it.report
  • The bill does not include new funding for the additional phone line and reporting requirements, which could strain VA resources.report

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