House Bill 4874
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Fly Vets Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4874
Congress
117
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
Fly Vets Act
This bill adjusts requirements related to utilizing Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for flight training purposes, including by removing the requirement that an individual must possess a valid private pilot certificate and meet certain medical requirements to utilize such assistance.
Individuals enrolled in a program of education at an institution of higher learning in which flight training is required may elect to receive accelerated payments of tuition and fees if they also elect to receive educational counseling. The bill also specifies the calculation and determination of such fees, as well as the calculation of available entitlement in cases of accelerated payments.
July 30, 2021
09/21/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
09/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
07/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 14, 2023 8:00:28 PM