House Bill 6194
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6194
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 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide educational assistance through December 21, 2020, for programs of education that have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. Such assistance includes monthly housing stipends or certain subsistence allowances.
March 11, 2020
07/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
03/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:32 PM