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H.R. 2034 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Budzinski, Nikki (D-IL) (Introduced 03/11/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/11/2025)
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act
This bill expands eligibility for and modifies administration of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. The scholarship allows individuals who are entitled to Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance and are pursuing eligible degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health care to receive up to nine additional months of benefits (capped at $30,000).
The bill eliminates the requirement that an individual must have less than 180 days of remaining educational assistance entitlement (or no entitlement remaining) to be eligible for the scholarship.
Additionally, the bill reduces by 25% the number of credits an individual must have completed in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
In situations where there are insufficient funds available in a fiscal year, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to give priority to individuals who have used the most months of their educational assistance entitlement and those who are using their entitlement to pursue a program of post-secondary education in specified fields (e.g., engineering).
The bill specifies that individuals who receive the scholarship benefit may only use the benefit after they have used all of their educational assistance entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
119 HR 2034 EH: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2034
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act.
2.Modifications to Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipSection 3320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (b)— (A)by striking paragraph (2); (B)by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C)in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, in subparagraph (A)(ii)— (i)by striking 60 and inserting 45; and (ii)by striking 90 and inserting 67.5; (2)in subsection (c)(1)— (A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (B)by inserting before subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs: (A)Individuals who have used the most number of months of the educational assistance to which they are entitled under this chapter. (B)Individuals who are using their entitlement under this chapter to pursue a program of post-secondary education and who have declared a major in a field referred to in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).; and (3)in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5)An individual who receives a benefit under this section may only use such benefit after the individual has used all of the educational assistance to which the individual is entitled under this chapter..
3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting March 31, 2033. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2034 IH: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2034IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2025Ms. Budzinski (for herself and Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act.
2.Modifications to Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipSection 3320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (b)— (A)by striking paragraph (2); (B)by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C)in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, in subparagraph (A)(ii)— (i)by striking 60 and inserting 45; and (ii)by striking 90 and inserting 67.5; (2)in subsection (c)(1)— (A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (B)by inserting before subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraph (A): (A)Individuals who have used the most number of months of the educational assistance to which they are entitled under this chapter. (B)Individuals who are using their entitlement under this chapter to pursue a program of post-secondary education and who have declared a major in a field referred to in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).; and (3)in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5)An individual who receives a benefit under this section may only use such benefit after the individual has used all of the educational assistance to which the individual is entitled under this chapter..
119 HR 2034 : Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2034IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act.2.Modifications to Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipSection 3320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)by striking paragraph (2);(B)by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and(C)in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, in subparagraph (A)(ii)—(i)by striking 60 and inserting 45; and(ii)by striking 90 and inserting 67.5;(2)in subsection (c)(1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and(B)by inserting before subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs:(A)Individuals who have used the most number of months of the educational assistance to which they are entitled under this chapter.(B)Individuals who are using their entitlement under this chapter to pursue a program of post-secondary education and who have declared a major in a field referred to in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).; and(3)in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(5)An individual who receives a benefit under this section may only use such benefit after the individual has used all of the educational assistance to which the individual is entitled under this chapter..3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting March 31, 2033. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
IBUnion Calendar No. 212119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2034[Report No. 119–256]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2025Ms. Budzinski (for herself and Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 9, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. Van OrdenSeptember 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 11, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act.2.Modifications to Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipSection 3320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)by striking paragraph (2);(B)by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and(C)in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, in subparagraph (A)(ii)—(i)by striking 60 and inserting 45; and(ii)by striking 90 and inserting 67.5;(2)in subsection (c)(1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and(B)by inserting before subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs:(A)Individuals who have used the most number of months of the educational assistance to which they are entitled under this chapter.(B)Individuals who are using their entitlement under this chapter to pursue a program of post-secondary education and who have declared a major in a field referred to in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i).; and(3)in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(5)An individual who receives a benefit under this section may only use such benefit after the individual has used all of the educational assistance to which the individual is entitled under this chapter..3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting March 31, 2033. September 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/11/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 03/31/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 07/03/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 09/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-256. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-256. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4293) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2034. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4293: 1) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4293) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| Display Title | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/09/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/03/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 03/11/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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