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US S1090
US S1090A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the Department's payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance to foreign institutions of higher education that provide approved courses to eligible recipients, even if the institution does not have an employer identification number or a domestic bank account. This change aims to facilitate the payment of VA educational benefits to foreign schools and improve the process for veterans studying abroad.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160. (on 04/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1090/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1090/BILLS-118s1090is.pdf |
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