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H.R. 2954 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
7 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Pappas, Chris (D-NH) (Introduced 04/17/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE -0.23 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 7 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 | 05/20/2026 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 (04/17/2025)
Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to act as a state approving agency to approve multi-state apprenticeship programs (i.e., non-federal apprenticeship programs operating in more than one state) for purposes of VA educational assistance benefits. (State approving agencies are designated by states to provide, among other duties, approval of courses of education for purposes of VA education benefits.)
119 HR 2954 EH: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 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 CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 2954
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025.
2.Authorization for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of educational assistance programs of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (2)in subparagraph (A), in the matter before clause (i), by striking The State and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the State; and (3)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B): (B)The Secretary may act in the role of a State approving agency for purposes of approval of a multi-State apprenticeship program provided by a commercial truck driving school.. Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2954 IH: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-17 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. 2954IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2025Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025.
2.Authorization for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistanceSection 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (2)in subparagraph (A), in the matter before clause (i), by striking The State and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the State; and (3)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B): (B)The Secretary may act in the role of a State approving agency for purposes of approval of a multi-State apprenticeship program..
119 HR 2954 : Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-20 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 CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2954IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 20, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025.2.Authorization for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of educational assistance programs of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);(2)in subparagraph (A), in the matter before clause (i), by striking The State and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the State; and(3)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B):(B)The Secretary may act in the role of a State approving agency for purposes of approval of a multi-State apprenticeship program provided by a commercial truck driving school..Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2954 RH: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-19 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 259119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2954[Report No. 119–305]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2025Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 19, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Barrett, Ms. Stefanik, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, and Mr. Van OrdenSeptember 19, 2025Reported with amendments, 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 April 17, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025.2.Authorization for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of educational assistance programs of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);(2)in subparagraph (A), in the matter before clause (i), by striking The State and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the State; and(3)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B):(B)The Secretary may act in the role of a State approving agency for purposes of approval of a multi-State apprenticeship program provided by a commercial truck driving school..Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes..September 19, 2025Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/17/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 05/12/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 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. |
| 09/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-305. |
| 09/19/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-305. |
| 09/19/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259. |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3576-3577) |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2954. |
| 05/19/2026 | 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 H3576) |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3576) |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/20/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles as Amended by House | To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs provided by commercial truck driving schools for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/20/2026 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/19/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/03/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 04/17/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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