Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 15, 2017)
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.
What just happenedJun 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 15, 2017
- Jun 15, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 15, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate