House Bill 7119
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7119
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
This bill changes the time frame during which the Department of Veterans Affairs may continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to veterans and veterans' family members when educational institutions are temporarily closed.
November 13, 2018
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11/13/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/13/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
11/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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