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Introduced
12/07/2020
12/07/2020
In Committee
12/07/2020
12/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Repair Act of 2020, aims to extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Black veterans of World War II, as well as their surviving spouses and certain direct descendants. The bill also requires the establishment of a Blue Ribbon Panel to develop recommendations regarding additional benefits and assistance for female and minority members of the Armed Forces. The key provisions include expanding the definition of "veteran" for the purposes of housing loans, setting deadlines for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement the changes, and directing the Comptroller General to report on the usage and costs of the new benefits.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Seth Moulton (D)*,
Brendan Boyle (D),
Jim Clyburn (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 12/07/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8889/all-info | 12/09/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8889/BILLS-116hr8889ih.pdf | 12/20/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8889/BILLS-116hr8889ih.pdf.pdf | 12/20/2020 |
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