Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

# Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill changes how veterans receive educational and career counseling at colleges and universities. Currently, the VA requires that counselors providing these services on campus must be VA employees. The bill would allow the VA to use other qualified counselors—potentially from the school itself or private contractors—instead of requiring VA staff to be on-site. **Who it affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be veterans using education benefits at colleges and universities, who might gain more convenient access to counseling services.

It also affects the VA's staffing requirements and could impact higher education institutions offering veteran support services. **Key provision:** The main change removes the mandate that only VA-employed counselors can provide vocational and educational guidance on college campuses, giving the VA more flexibility in how it delivers these services. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and awaits action in the Senate. No further action has been taken at this time.