Bill
Bill > S3210
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Introduced
11/15/2021
11/15/2021
In Committee
11/15/2021
11/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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 ad- ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill 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, children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants. The bill acknowledges the historical discrimination faced by African American veterans in accessing benefits under the original GI Bill, and seeks to remedy this injustice. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Blue Ribbon Panel to study and make recommendations on addressing inequities in the distribution of benefits and assistance for female and minority veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Raphael Warnock (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3210/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3210/BILLS-117s3210is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3210/BILLS-117s3210is.pdf.pdf |
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