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US HR7584

US 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.


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Introduced
07/13/2020
In Committee
09/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rehabilitation, training, and education programs. Specifically, it adds the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress to the list of qualifying work-study activities: the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning VA and other government and non-government benefits and services; and the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans' benefits claims.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 09/08/2020)

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