Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 6, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S. 882
A bill 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, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 6, 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.
Such individuals are also eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program.
What just happenedJun 15, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 6, 2017
- Jun 15, 2017Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate