New focus on repealing harmful education regulations is a win for veterans
Bob “Shoebob” Carey
June 16, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) marks a big step toward rolling back discriminatory regulations that stifle higher education competition and student choice, especially for military and veteran students.
The House’s reconciliation bill includes language developed by the House Education & the Workforce Committee that would repeal the 90/10 and Gainful Employment rules — a killer regulatory combo the Department of Education leveraged under the past administration specifically to target career-education institutions and online programs. These rules tipped the education market in favor of traditional public, private and state-run colleges and universities, making it harder for students (particularly military and veteran students) to choose the education systems and programs that work best for them.
Unfortunately, the Senate’s version of the bill, in its current form, would leave these regulations in place, effectively reinforcing the status quo. Senate leaders would be wise to keep the House’s language and repeal these biased rules while the window of opportunity is open.
