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Code, by striking its second sentence, which removes the requirement that on-campus educational and vocational counseling be provided by certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/980/text/eh#HD53A45B9723D46E8B7C55D8F628898E5"}},{"text":"Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve a rehabilitation program that includes a flight training course other than one given by an institution of higher learning for credit toward a standard college degree the veteran is seeking.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 3","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/980/text/eh#H22A152E8BFB44878875579E389C1FF9C"}},{"text":"Applies the flight training change to a rehabilitation program approved on or after August 1, 2026.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 3","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/980/text/eh#H22A152E8BFB44878875579E389C1FF9C"}},{"text":"Requires the Secretary to establish a dedicated telephone number within the Education Call Center of the Department for calls about vocational rehabilitation services, and requires each regional office to post a name, telephone number and email address on its website.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 4","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/980/text/eh#H062078B66A9547F7844267E60D58AB0C"}},{"text":"Requires the Secretary to approve or deny a veteran's request for an extension of a rehabilitation program not later than 30 days after the veteran submits it.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 4","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/980/text/eh#H062078B66A9547F7844267E60D58AB0C"}},{"text":"Changes \"January 31, 2033\" to \"July 31, 2033\" in section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, which extends a limit on payments of pension.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 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H.R. 980, 119th Congress: Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025. House: 402 Yea, 2 Nay. Senate: not yet considered. Outcome: Passed House, 2 Feb 2026."}}