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Introduced
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017 This bill includes as active duty, for purposes of eligibility for post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, service of a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty to receive authorized medical care, to be medically evaluated, or to complete a required Department of Defense health care study.
AI Summary
This bill, the GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to consider the time spent by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces while receiving authorized medical care or undergoing medical evaluation from the Secretary of Defense as active duty for the purposes of determining eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, also known as the GI Bill. The amendment applies retroactively as if it were enacted immediately after the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 06/15/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/844/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s844/BILLS-115s844is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s844/BILLS-115s844is.pdf.pdf |
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