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Introduced
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/19/2017
01/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Veterans' Education Equity Act This bill provides that the monthly housing allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 educational assistance program shall be based on the location of the campus where an individual physically participates in a majority of classes rather than the location of the institution of higher learning at which an individual is enrolled.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans' Education Equity Act, amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 educational assistance program to base the monthly housing allowance on the location of the campus where an individual physically attends a majority of their classes, rather than the location of the overall institution of higher learning in which they are enrolled. This change is intended to ensure that veterans receive housing allowances that accurately reflect the cost of living at the specific campus they attend, rather than potentially receiving lower allowances if the overall institution is located in a lower-cost area. The amendment applies to new enrollments in educational programs starting on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Paul Cook (R)*,
John Carter (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Beto O'Rourke (D),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Mark Takano (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 01/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/245/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr245/BILLS-115hr245ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr245/BILLS-115hr245ih.pdf.pdf |
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