Rep. Veasey Introduces Bill to Assist Veterans Pursuing STEM Degrees

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced H.R. 3949, the Veterans STEM Education Program Act of 2015, which would provide additional authority to the Veterans Affairs Secretary to grant funds to post 9/11 veterans seeking to obtain a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

"As a nation we must repay our veterans for their military service by easing their transition from military to civilian life. For many of our nation's veterans, additional studies in the STEM field can enhance the technical training that they received in the military and help them secure well-paying jobs as they re-enter the workforce."

Congressman Marc Veasey represents Texas Congressional District 33, where roughly 18,000 veterans reside. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Veasey continues to work on behalf of veterans in the district by hosting Veteran Town Halls and recognizing their service on and off the battlefield through the 33rd Congressional District Congressional Veterans Commendation (CVC) program.