US S2806

Bill

US S2806

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019

Introduced
11/06/2019

In Committee
11/06/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand authority for certain qualifying work-study activities for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes. This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation, training, and education programs. Under the bill, the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress qualify as work-study activities: the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans benefits claims.

AI Summary

This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rehabilitation, training, and education programs. Specifically, it allows the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress to qualify as work-study activities: (1) the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents about benefits and services; and (2) the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans' benefits claims.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Ron Wyden (D)*, John Boozman (R),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/06/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2806/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2806/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2806/BILLS-116s2806is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2806/BILLS-116s2806is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR7105	DELIVER Act Dependable Employment and Living Improvements for Veterans Economic Recovery Act	Became Public Law No: 116-315.	Related
HR7584	To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.	Related
HR7952	Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Related
S4511	Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.	Related

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