Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1379
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 7, 2017)
This bill entitles members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart for service occurring on or after September 11, 2001, to educational assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.
What just happenedMar 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52](D-CA)Sponsor
19 cosponsors13 D6 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House