Ahead of Veterans Day, Blackburn, Rosen Announce Introduction of Bipartisan Bills to Support Veteran Education Programs

Ahead of Veterans Day, Blackburn, Rosen Announce Introduction of Bipartisan Bills to Support Veteran Education Programs November 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jacky Rosen ( D-Nev.) announced the introduction of two bipartisan bills to support and improve veterans' education and career programs. The first bill, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act , would reauthorize and improve a grant program that helps establish and fund student veteran centers at colleges and universities. These centers serve as a critical resource for nearly one million veterans attending college each year, ensuring they have the support they need as they transition to the classroom and workforce. The Senators also introduced the Veteran Technology Employment Success Act, a bill to improve the VET TEC High Technology program, which funds short-term, high-tech training for veterans and servicemembers to start careers in the tech industry. Specifically, this bill would require the VA to collect data on the success of the program and update implementation to ensure the training veterans receive is in line with industry demands. “Our veterans have earned every opportunity to succeed after their service, and the Veteran Education Empowerment Act will reauthorize and strengthen the student veteran centers that support nearly one million of them as they navigate higher education and pursue career opportunities,” said Senator Blackburn. “At the same time, the Veteran Technology Employment Success Act will improve the VET TEC program by requiring the VA to track results and align high-tech training with real industry demands.” “We owe our servicemembers an immense debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they have made, and the least we can do is to make sure they have the support and resources they need as they transition back to civilian life,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to introduce these bipartisan bills to make pursuing an education or a technical career a little bit easier, allowing them to learn critical skills needed to succeed in today’s world.” Click here for bill text. https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2026/11/ahead-of-veterans-day-blackburn-rosen-announce-introduction-of-bipartisan-bills-to-support-veteran-education-programs