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H.R. 5436

End Transcript Withholding for Veterans Act

Veterans' Affairs Committee · Rep. John Mannion (D-NY)

24 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Veterans' Affairs, as amended, H. Rept. 119-835)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would prohibit schools from withholding student transcripts from veterans who used GI Bill benefits to pay for their education, ensuring these former service members can access their academic records even if they owe the school money or have other outstanding issues.

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Posted 25 September 2026

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H.R. 5436 | End Transcript Withholding for Veterans Act | Rep. John Mannion (D-NY) | Veterans' Affairs Committee 📅 24 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Veterans' Affairs, as amended, H. Rept. 119-835) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would prohibit schools from withholding student transcripts from veterans who used GI Bill benefits to pay for their education, ensuring these former service members can access their academic records even if they owe the school money or have other outstanding issues. [AI-Generated]

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