House Bill 5052
116th Congress(2019-2020)
WAVES Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5052
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Wage Adjustment for Veterans Enrolled in School Act or the WAVES Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to adjust the work-study allowance under its educational assistance programs to the higher of the hourly national minimum wage, the hourly minimum wage of the state, or the hourly minimum wage of the local government where the services are to be performed.
November 12, 2019
02/06/2020
Committee Hearings Held.
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
11/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:32 AM