S. 3993 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

What it does

Amends the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program to set monthly housing stipends for apprenticeship and on-the-job training at the basic allowance for housing for an E-5 member with dependents, indexed to the ZIP code of the employer.
Waives the minimum monthly attendance requirement for veterans pursuing apprenticeship or on-the-job training in construction (Sector 23 under the North American Industry Classification System) under the Post-9/11 program.
Amends the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program to pay 100 percent of the monthly educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeship and on-the-job training, and waives minimum attendance for construction-sector apprentices.
Amends the Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve program to pay 100 percent of the monthly educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeship and on-the-job training, and waives minimum attendance for construction-sector apprentices.

Apr 29, 2026: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs