Derrick Van Orden: “I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my legislation, the Veterans Education…”

“I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my legislation, the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act, or the VETT Act. This bill addresses critical barriers that veterans currently face with accessing educational benefits that they have earned through their dedicated service to our Nation. It helps ensure a smoother, more effective transition back into civilian life. Specifically, my legislation requires educational institutions to clearly provide estimated tuition costs to potential GI Bill students. If an institution cannot accurately estimate the tuition, they must explain exactly why, and this transparency ensures veterans aren't misled by inaccurate information, preventing unnecessary debt that they would accrue. The bill directs the VA to establish an online resource center, a centralized hub regularly updated to include all available training for school certifying officials, and this simple change provides essential flexibility for institutions, such as police academies and truck driving schools, ensuring that they can effectively support veterans and their families. At a time when this bureaucratic red tape has been strangling our veterans, when it has become a barrier rather than a bridge, I am proud to champion a bill that directly helps veterans reduce unnecessary government hurdles. Mr. Speaker, this legislation aligns perfectly with President Trump's mission to make the VA truly work for our veterans.…”