Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2257
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 28, 2017
Latest Action
Apr 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2257
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ohio
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods.

The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.


Text (1)
April 28, 2017
Actions (3)
04/28/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
04/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:53 PM