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Introduced
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
In Committee
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods. The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.
AI Summary
This bill, the Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act, revises the eligibility and amounts for Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. It consolidates certain eligibility tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and at least 90 days but less than 6 months. The bill also makes conforming amendments to update references to the revised eligibility tiers in the relevant sections of the United States Code.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 04/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2257/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2257/BILLS-115hr2257ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2257/BILLS-115hr2257ih.pdf.pdf |
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