House Bill 7273
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7273
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
Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a team of experts to report to Congress addressing issues in the implementation of educational housing assistance for veterans. Specifically, the team will address issues with the payment of educational housing stipends to eligible veterans, as a result of amendments made to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, commonly known as the Forever GI Bill. Among other things, changes made to the act affected the calculation of the housing stipend amount based on campus location.
December 12, 2018
12/19/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10323)
12/12/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
12/12/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/12/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:49 PM