H.R.6011

VA Work-Study Improvement Act

Introduced·11/10/25

VA Work-Study Improvement Act enhances the VA Work-Study program by expanding authorized activities and setting higher minimum wage standards.

The VA Work-Study Improvement Act aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Work-Study program by expanding the range of authorized activities to include those at state or local government agencies and nonprofit organizations that benefit veterans or members of the Armed Forces. It also mandates that the applicable hourly minimum wage for work-study participants be the highest among federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Nov 17, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Nov 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Nov 10, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.