WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that will increase veterans' yearly books and supply stipend to $1,500 to keep up with inflation. The bill also increases the supply stipend for veterans enrolled in apprenticeships and pursuing careers in the trades.
Veterans use the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'s Post-9/11 GI Bill program to affordably access higher education after their service - including 1,834 New Mexico veterans in 2024. This VA program helps pay for veterans' tuition, housing allowance, and a $1,000 stipend...