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Introduced
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/06/2017
04/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Caring for the Families of our Wounded and Fallen Heroes Act This bill increases amounts of educational assistance payable under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program.
AI Summary
This bill increases the amounts of educational assistance payable under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program. Specifically, it raises the monthly rates from $788 to $1,224 for full-time students, from $592 to $967 for three-quarter-time students, and from $394 to $710 for half-time students. The bill also increases the rate for special restorative training from $788 to $1,224. These changes will take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 04/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1956/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1956/BILLS-115hr1956ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1956/BILLS-115hr1956ih.pdf.pdf |
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