US HR2878

Bill

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act

Introduced
04/28/2021

In Committee
05/04/2021

Crossed Over
05/19/2021

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide VetSuccess on Campus services to eligible students (veterans, members of the Armed Forces, or their dependents) at participating Tribal colleges and universities. The bill requires consultations with Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, and veterans service organizations in developing the program and selecting the participating institutions. The bill also authorizes appropriations for the existing High Technology Pilot Program, allows for educational assistance to be provided to students "rounding out" their studies, and extends certain housing loan fees and Department of Veterans Affairs assistance for homeless veterans.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Ruben Gallego (D)*, Tom Cole (R), Dusty Johnson (R), Tom O'Halleran (D),

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/19/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2878/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2878/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2878/BILLS-117hr2878eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2878/BILLS-117hr2878eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2878/BILLS-117hr2878ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2878/BILLS-117hr2878ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2335	VET TEC Enhancement Act of 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.	Related
HR2419	Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act of 2021	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.	Related
HRes403	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related

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