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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 6, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2806

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 6, 2019)

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019

This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation, training, and education programs.

Under the bill, the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress qualify as work-study activities:

  • the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and
  • the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans benefits claims.

What just happenedNov 6, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019 — Informed