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US HR7009

US HR7009
Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020


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Introduced
05/22/2020
In Committee
07/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make a technical correction to clarify that colleges and universities located outside the United States may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill updates terminology related to the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by removing a reference to established charges in consistency with other laws related to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, institutions of higher learning can voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (and the VA will match the contribution).

AI Summary

This bill updates terminology related to the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by removing a reference to "established charges" and instead referring to the "full cost of tuition and fees for a program of education." This change aligns the language with other laws related to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The bill also clarifies that colleges and universities located outside the United States may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which allows institutions of higher learning to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, with the VA matching the contribution.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 07/13/2020)

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