This bill lets the VA approve apprenticeship programs that operate across state lines, like trucking training, so veterans can use their GI Bill benefits without waiting on approvals from every individual state. It does not change veteran eligibility rules -- just who signs off on certain programs.
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Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Latest action on S. 1537: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects veterans who want to use their education benefits for job training in industries that operate across state lines, like trucking. It also affects the VA, which would take on new approval duties, and State approving agencies, which would lose some authority over multi-state programs.
Why this matters: Many veterans rely on education benefits to build new careers after military service. Apprenticeship programs in trucking and other interstate industries can be hard to set up for GI Bill use because they need approval from every state involved. This bill could open up more training options for veterans in high-demand fields by simplifying the approval process.
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Officially: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
This bill lets the VA approve apprenticeship programs that operate across state lines, like trucking training, so veterans can use their GI Bill benefits without waiting on approvals from every individual state. It does not change veteran eligibility rules -- just who signs off on certain programs.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1537. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Veterans' Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (4/30/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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