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BillHR 5634 · 119

Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs of flight training for eligible veterans, helping them become commercial airline pilots. Funds would come from existing veteran education benefits.

Sponsored By

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Republican · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 30, 2025
  3. May 14, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects eligible veterans who want to become commercial airline pilots, by providing them with financial support for flight training. It would also impact flight schools and the commercial airline industry by increasing the number of veteran pilots.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 100%

Documents

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.