Veterans' Tuition Legislation Introduced by Congressman Cawthorn Passes U.S. House

Statement

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11) today to expand benefits for veterans undergoing flight training.

The text from Congressman Cawthorn's "Fly Vets Act" was combined with legislation introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and passed the House by voice vote this morning. The legislation ends a loophole in the G.I. Bill that allows some public flight schools to charge exorbitant amounts of money to veterans and taxpayers for veterans' tuition. It allows them to pay for flight training through accelerated payments and allows them to double the monetary cap on both tuition and fees per year.

"Freedom is born through the sacrifice of patriots. We walk free among our countrymen today because generation after generation of liberty-minded warriors surrendered their lives to the conviction that America was worth defending. Their blood, their sweat, and their sacrifice is the currency for our freedom. Their sacrifice must never be exploited. I was honored to bring before the House today legislation that ends the exploitation of veterans' finances and taxpayer dollars. This legislation does not cut veterans' benefits in any way, it gives power back to our heroes in uniform. I thank the many VSOs who support this legislation, along with Congresswoman Underwood for encompassing this legislation in her bill and working with me across party lines to ensure that the exploitation of veterans and taxpayers ends today," said Congressman Madison Cawthorn

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