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Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

10/14/2025, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2954

H.R. 2954 in the 119th Congress, titled "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," aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to endorse multi-State apprenticeship programs for veterans' educational aid and includes additional provisions that are not specified in the context provided.

Congressional Summary of HR 2954

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.)

Current Status of Bill HR 2954

Bill HR 2954 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2025. Bill HR 2954 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2025.  Bill HR 2954's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259. as of September 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2954

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2954

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2954

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.
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.

Comments

Pablo Nichols profile image

Pablo Nichols

26,036

7 months ago

Excited for the new bill helping veterans with education and job training across multiple states! #HR2954 🇺🇸👍

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Wrenlee Singleton

25,965

7 months ago

I fully support the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025. It will provide more opportunities for our veterans to transition into the trucking industry after their service. This is a great way to support our veterans and help them find stable employment.

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Carmelo Cummings

25,591

2 months ago

Truckers rule, vets drool.

Wrenlee Singleton profile image

Wrenlee Singleton

25,965

3 months ago

I don't like this new bill for vets going into trucking. It's not fair to us regular folks trying to get jobs in the industry. Why should they get special treatment? It's just not right.

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Ayla Boykin

25,171

6 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea for our veterans. It helps them transition to civilian life by providing training and job opportunities in the trucking industry. This is important because many veterans struggle to find employment after their service. This bill can help them build a stable career and support themselves and their families. I support this bill and hope it can make a positive impact on the lives of our veterans.

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Matheo King

25,799

5 months ago

I heard about this new bill for veterans and trucking, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. Seems like it could impact a lot of things, but I'm not sure exactly how. Gonna have to look into it more before I make up my mind.