House Bill 7009
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7009
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
Yellow Ribbon for Overseas Education Act of 2020
This bill updates terminology related to the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by removing a reference to established charges in consistency with other laws related to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, institutions of higher learning can voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (and the VA will match the contribution).
May 22, 2020
07/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
05/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:49 PM