Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 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 happenedApr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2017
- Apr 28, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House