To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.

House Bill

H.R. 3981

119th Congress

To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would require educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding to notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions, like punitive measures from government agencies. It would also allow the VA to take disciplinary action, like revoking course approvals, if institutions don't comply with the notification requirements. The bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability of these educational programs.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SponsorChellie Pingree (D-ME)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.

This bill would require educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding to notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions, like punitive measures from government agencies. It would also allow the

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This bill would require educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding to notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions, like punitive measures from government agencies. It would also allow the VA to take disciplinary action, like revoking course approvals, if institutions don't comply with the notification requirements. The bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability of these educational programs.

Bill Number: 3981
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.
Bill Number: 3981
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would require educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding to notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions, like punitive measures from government agencies. It would also allow the VA to take disciplinary action, like re

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding to notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions, like punitive measures from government agencies. It would also allow the VA to take disciplinary action, like revoking course approvals, if institutions don't comply with the notification requirements. The bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability of these educational programs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Veterans Education Oversight Expansion Act This bill requires educational institutions to notify state approving agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within 30 days of becoming subject to certain unfavorable actions as a condition of approval for VA educational assistance purposes. For example, a reportable event would include punitive action taken against an educational institution by a state or federal agency. Institutions that are applying to have nonaccredited courses of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance must also agree to notify the state approving agency or the VA within 30 days of the institution becoming subject to an unfavorable action. The state approving agency or the VA must take specified disciplinary action (e.g., revocation of the approval of courses and programs by an institution) if an institution does not comply with the notification requirements prescribed by this bill. If the VA takes action that effects the approval or disapproval of a course and an individual is unable to complete the course or program, the educational assistance benefit must not be charged for an individual or counted against the aggregate period limiting receipt of assistance by an individual. The VA must establish a database within 180 days of the enactment of this bill for risk-based surveys, which deal with the oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Educational institutions must notify the VA or state agencies within 30 days if they face certain unfavorable actions.
The VA can take disciplinary action, like revoking course approvals, if institutions don't comply with the notification requirements.
The bill requires the VA to establish a database for risk-based surveys to oversee educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect educational institutions that receive VA educational assistance funding, as well as veterans and service members who use these benefits. The increased reporting and oversight requirements could lead to greater accountability and better-quality educational programs for those using VA educational assistance.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3981, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3981

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