Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025 - Short title and amendments

Oct 15, 2026

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An Act (Public Law 119–55) amends title 38 of the U.S. Code to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove certain education courses offered by public institutions that do not charge the in-State tuition rate to eligible veterans under specific educational assistance. It amends 38 U.S.C. section 3679, adding cross-references to chapter 1606 of title 10, and includes conforming amendments. The changes take effect upon enactment and apply to academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026.

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Section 1. Short Title

SEC. 2. Department of Veterans Affairs Disapproval of Courses Offered by Public Institutions of Higher Learning That Do Not Charge Veterans In-State Tuition Rate

(a) In General

(b) Conforming Amendments

PUBLIC LAW 119–55—DEC. 12, 2025 139 STAT. 707 Public Law 119–55 119th Congress An Act To Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025’’. Dec. 12, 2025 [H.R. 983] Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025. 38 USC 101 note. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS IN-STATE TUI TION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SELECTED RESERVE EDU CATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, or chapter 1606 of title 10,’’ after ‘‘chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title’’; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ‘‘(E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10.’’; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘, or chapter 1606 of title 10’’ before the period at the end. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘, or chapter 1606 of title 10,’’ after ‘‘chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title’’; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title’’and inserting ‘‘chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10’’; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title’’and inserting ‘‘chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this section Applicability. shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and 38 USC 3679 note. 139 STAT. 708 PUBLIC LAW 119–55—DEC. 12, 2025 shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2026. Approved December 12, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 983: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Apr. 7, considered and passed House. Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate. Æ

FAQs

What is the short title of Public Law 119–55?

The Act may be cited as the “Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025.”

What does the Act require the Department of Veterans Affairs to do?

It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance.

When do the amendments take effect and what is the application date?

The amendments take effect on the date of enactment, and they apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026

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