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Veteran Education Empowerment Act: New Support Centers for Student Veterans

This act aims to strengthen support for veterans attending higher education institutions. It provides funding for colleges and universities to establish and maintain dedicated centers that will assist veterans in transitioning to student and civilian life, offering counseling, academic support, and meeting spaces. This will help veterans pursue their education and better integrate into the workforce.
Key points
Colleges can receive up to $500,000 over 4 years to establish and operate Student Veteran Centers.
These centers will offer veterans assistance with military-to-student and military-to-civilian transitions, benefits counseling, mental health support, and tutoring.
Priority for funding goes to institutions with a significant veteran population, those offering programs for veteran families, employing veterans in the centers, and providing separate orientations for student veterans.
The act seeks to improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for veterans, and foster better campus connection.
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Print number: 117_HR_3586
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3586.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive up to $500,000 over 4 years to establish and operate Student Veteran Centers.
  • These centers will offer veterans assistance with military-to-student and military-to-civilian transitions, benefits counseling, mental health support, and tutoring.
  • Priority for funding goes to institutions with a significant veteran population, those offering programs for veteran families, employing veterans in the centers, and providing separate orientations for student veterans.
  • The act seeks to improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for veterans, and foster better campus connection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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