House Bill 5781
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under chapter 33 of such title, transfers such educational assistance to a dependent, and fails to complete a service agreement, solely liable for any overpayment of such educational assistance.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5781
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
This bill imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent.
February 6, 2020
03/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
03/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/12/2020
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
03/02/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
02/06/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
02/06/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:25:36 PM