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US S1211
US S1211A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Introduced
06/20/2013
06/20/2013
In Committee
06/20/2013
06/20/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Prohibits any person, except with written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using the phrases "GI Bill" and "Post-9/11 GI Bill" in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent the misuse of the terms "GI Bill" and "Post-9/11 GI Bill" by prohibiting anyone, without written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using these phrases in promotions, goods, services, or commercial activities in a way that falsely suggests approval, endorsement, or authorization by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is a government department that provides services and benefits to military veterans. The bill clarifies that simply including a disclaimer of affiliation with the VA is not enough to avoid violating this prohibition, and it grants the Attorney General the authority to seek court injunctions to stop any prohibited activities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Barbara Boxer (D)*,
Mark Begich (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kay Hagan (D),
Tom Harkin (D),
Tim Johnson (D),
Barbara Mikulski (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280. (on 10/30/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1211/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1211is/pdf/BILLS-113s1211is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1211is/pdf/BILLS-113s1211is.pdf.pdf |
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