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Introduced
05/22/2019
05/22/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of educational assistance under chapter 33 of that title to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certifications, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide educational assistance for certain preparatory courses. Under the bill, veterans who are entitled to educational assistance may also receive assistance for preparatory courses that are required for licensing or certification tests for employment in specified professions.
AI Summary
This bill, the GI Bill Access to Career Credentials Act, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide educational assistance for certain preparatory courses. Under the bill, veterans who are entitled to educational assistance may also receive assistance for preparatory courses that are required for licensing or certification tests for employment in specified professions. The bill allows the use of educational assistance under Chapter 33 to pay for these preparatory courses, and it specifies the amount of assistance and how the entitlement will be charged. The bill also includes conforming amendments to existing law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2934/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2934/BILLS-116hr2934ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2934/BILLS-116hr2934ih.pdf.pdf |
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