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US HR2099

GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017


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Introduced
04/14/2017
In Committee
04/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, includes as active duty, for purposes of eligibility for post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, the 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 (DoD) health care study. The amendment made by this bill would apply retroactively to the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, ensuring that the time spent by reserve component members receiving authorized medical care or undergoing evaluations from the DoD is counted towards their eligibility for post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 04/14/2017)

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