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Introduced
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
In Committee
11/08/2019
11/08/2019
Crossed Over
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act GIVE Act GIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about postsecondary educational institutions. Specifically, the VA must provide information on whether a postsecondary educational institution (1) is listed on the College Navigator website as being affiliated with a religion, (2) has been declared a minority serving institution, and (3) is gender specific. The VA shall provide the required information in a searchable format on the VA website.
AI Summary
This bill, the G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act (GIVE Act), requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans and members of the Armed Forces with additional information about postsecondary educational institutions. Specifically, the VA must indicate whether an institution is affiliated with a religion, is designated as a minority-serving institution, or is gender-specific. The VA must provide this information in a searchable format on its website. This is intended to empower veterans and servicemembers to make informed decisions about their educational options when using their GI Bill benefits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 02/27/2020)
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