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S1543Introduced

Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-30
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Jim Banks
Jim Banks
Republican · IN · Senator

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

2025-05-21

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025, addresses Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025. It has been introduced and awaits committee review.

Floor Debate (4)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Cory A. BookerDNJ2026-03-23

REMEMBERING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1542-S1543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE, JR. Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart...

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Cory A. BookerDNJ2026-03-23

REMEMBERING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1542-S1543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE, JR. Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart...

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Thom TillisRNC2026-03-23

REMEMBERING MIKE CLAMPITT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ REMEMBERING MIKE CLAMPITT Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the life and leg...

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Thom TillisRNC2026-03-23

REMEMBERING MIKE CLAMPITT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ REMEMBERING MIKE CLAMPITT Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the life and leg...

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Affected Industries

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security
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