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Introduced
04/14/2017
04/14/2017
In Committee
04/14/2017
04/14/2017
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, 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2099/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2099/BILLS-115hr2099ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2099/BILLS-115hr2099ih.pdf.pdf |
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