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US HR1956

US HR1956
Caring for the Families of our Wounded and Fallen Heroes Act


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Introduced
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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