House Bill 1206
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1206
Congress
115
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
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017
This bill makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs).
The amount of such assistance payable to an individual shall be the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.
February 21, 2017
04/11/2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
04/11/2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/20/2018
Committee Hearings Held.
03/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
02/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
02/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:06 PM