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H.R. 6011: VA Work-Study Improvement Act

This bill, known as the VA Work-Study Improvement Act, aims to enhance the existing VA Work-Study Program for veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The key components of the bill are as follows:

1. Authorized Activities

The bill expands the types of activities that can be included in work-study programs. Specifically, it allows work at:

  • State or local government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations

These activities must directly or indirectly benefit veterans or members of the Armed Forces.

2. Applicable Hourly Minimum Wage

The bill establishes guidelines for determining the minimum pay for individuals involved in work-study programs. It specifies that:

  • The pay rate can be the higher of:
    • The minimum basic pay for Federal employees (according to General Schedule or the Federal Wage System)
    • The minimum wage set by the state where the work is performed
    • The minimum wage set by the local government in the area where the work is performed

3. Electronic Timesheets

The bill mandates that the VA ensures participants in work-study activities can:

  • Electronically record their hours worked
  • Have their supervisors electronically approve the recorded hours

4. Publication of Data

There is a requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually publish information about the work-study activities. This data should include:

  • The number of individuals participating in these activities
  • Demographic information of those individuals
  • A description of the activities conducted
  • The wages paid to the participants
  • The number of hours worked
  • A list of participating educational institutions

5. Applicability

The changes introduced by this bill will take effect for work-study allowances paid under the specified section of U.S. Code starting from January 1, 2028.

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Actions

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Date Action
Nov. 17, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov. 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Nov. 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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