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S. 610 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT) (Introduced 02/18/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/15/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/18/2025)
Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program is located in every state. The program supports veterans, servicemembers, and qualified dependents who are transitioning from military service to college life.
The VA must ensure that at least one VSOC counselor is located in each state.
119 S610 ES: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 610IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo expand the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025.2.Expansion of VetSuccess on Campus program to at least one location in each State(a)In generalThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs is located in every State.(b)CounselorsIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that at least one counselor of the VetSuccess on Campus program is located in each State, notwithstanding the number of individuals in a State or at an educational institution who may qualify to participate in the program.(c)PreferenceIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give preference to educational institutions that have the largest populations of students who are pursuing programs of education at such institutions with educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary.(d)State definedIn this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.Passed the Senate December 11, 2025.Secretary
119 S610 IS: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-02-18 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. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 610IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 18, 2025Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Rounds) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo expand the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025.2.Expansion of VetSuccess on Campus program to at least one location in each State(a)In generalThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs is located in every State.(b)CounselorsIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that at least one counselor of the VetSuccess on Campus program is located in each State, notwithstanding the number of individuals in a State or at an educational institution who may qualify to participate in the program.(c)PreferenceIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give preference to educational institutions that have the largest populations of students who are pursuing programs of education at such institutions with educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary.(d)State definedIn this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
119 S610 RS: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-02-18 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. IICalendar No. 273119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 610IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 18, 2025Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Rounds) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsDecember 2, 2025Reported by Mr. Moran, without amendmentA BILLTo expand the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025.2.Expansion of VetSuccess on Campus program to at least one location in each State(a)In generalThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs is located in every State.(b)CounselorsIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that at least one counselor of the VetSuccess on Campus program is located in each State, notwithstanding the number of individuals in a State or at an educational institution who may qualify to participate in the program.(c)PreferenceIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give preference to educational institutions that have the largest populations of students who are pursuing programs of education at such institutions with educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary.(d)State definedIn this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.December 2, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/18/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 03/11/2025 | Senate | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35. |
| 07/30/2025 | Senate | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 12/02/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273. |
| 12/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696; text: CR S8696) |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to expand the VetSuccess on Campus program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 12/02/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/30/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 03/11/2025 Hearings By (full committee) |
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 03/11/2025 Hearings By (full committee) |
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 02/18/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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