LOOTER Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3600

119th Congress

LOOTER Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darin LaHood

Representative

Republican

IL-16

Cosponsors

59

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Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' work-study program. It expands the types of organizations where veterans can participate in work-study activities and modifies the minimum wage requirements. The bill also requires the VA to ensure electronic tracking and approval of work-study hours.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

SponsorDarin LaHood (R-IL)

Introduced5/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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LOOTER Act of 2025

The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' work-study program. It expands the types of organizations where veterans can participate in work-study activities and modifies the minimum wage requirements. The bill also re

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The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' work-study program. It expands the types of organizations where veterans can participate in work-study activities and modifies the minimum wage requirements. The bill also requires the VA to ensure electronic tracking and approval of work-study hours.

Bill Number: 3600
Sponsor: Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: LOOTER Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3600
Sponsor: Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Summary: The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' work-study program. It expands the types of organizations where veterans can participate in work-study activities and modifies the minimum wage requirements. The bill also requires the VA to ensure electronic track

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' work-study program. It expands the types of organizations where veterans can participate in work-study activities and modifies the minimum wage requirements. The bill also requires the VA to ensure electronic tracking and approval of work-study hours.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

VA Work-Study Improvement Act This bill modifies certain pay and eligibility requirements under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study program, including minimum wage and timesheet requirements. The bill expands the list of qualifying work-study activities to include state government, local government, or nonprofit organization activities that would benefit veterans or members of the Armed Forces. The bill also modifies minimum wage requirements under the work-study program. Under the bill, the hourly minimum wage paid under the work-study program must be the higher of (1) the minimum rate of basic pay for any federal employee (under the general schedule or federal wage system pursuant to specified regulations), (2) the hourly minimum wage in the state where the services are to be performed, or (3) the hourly minimum wage of the local government with jurisdiction over the area in which the services are to be performed. Additionally, the VA must ensure that (1) an individual participating in a qualifying work-study activity may electronically record such hours, and (2) the supervisor may electronically approve such records. Finally, the VA must annually publish specified information regarding qualifying work-study activities carried out during the year, including the demographics of individuals participating in the program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the list of qualifying work-study activities to include state/local government and nonprofit organizations that benefit veterans or the military
Modifies minimum wage requirements to ensure the higher of federal, state, or local minimum wages are paid to work-study participants
Requires the VA to enable electronic tracking and approval of work-study hours
Mandates the VA to publish annual data on the work-study program, including participant demographics

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly impact veterans participating in the VA work-study program by expanding their options for qualifying activities and ensuring they are paid a fair minimum wage. It could also benefit organizations that employ veterans through the program, as well as provide greater transparency into the demographics of work-study participants.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Student aid and college costs

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Wages and earnings

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3600, 119th Congress (2025). "LOOTER Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3600

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