Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
What does the HR 983 do?
HR 983 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3). Extends the Department of Veterans Affairs' in-State tuition disapproval regime in section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, to cover educational assistance under chapter 1606 of title 10 (Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves). It inserts ", or chapter 1606 of title 10," after existing chapter citations in paragraph (1) and paragraph (6), adds a new subparagraph (E) covering individuals entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10, and makes conforming changes to subsection (e). The amendments apply to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2026.
Did HR 983 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 983 has been signed into law on December 12, 2025.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: Senate Passed by unanimous consent on November 20, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Enacted: Signed into law on December 12, 2025
Key provisions
- Chapter 1606 Added to the Disapproval Rule
- 38 U.S.C. 3679(c)(1): inserts ", or chapter 1606 of title 10," after the existing chapter list
- 38 U.S.C. 3679(c)(6): inserts ", or chapter 1606 of title 10" before the period at the end
- New Eligible Individual
- 38 U.S.C. 3679(c)(2)(E): individual entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10
- Effective for Academic Periods Beginning On or After Aug. 1, 2026
- Amendments take effect on the date of enactment
- But apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2026
Last updated July 14, 2026