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Introduced
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
In Committee
07/13/2020
07/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7009/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7009/BILLS-116hr7009ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7009/BILLS-116hr7009ih.pdf.pdf |
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