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H.R. 6322Became Law

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 28, 2020)

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services during the covered period for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

What just happenedApr 28, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-140.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41](D-CA)Sponsor
49 cosponsors43 D6 R
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  1. Apr 28, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-140.

  2. Apr 28, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-140.

  3. Apr 28, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 28, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 23, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 23, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 22, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 21, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2187; text: CR S2187)

  9. Apr 21, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Apr 21, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate under the order of 4/21/2020.

  11. Mar 31, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Mar 31, 2020FloorH37100

    On passage, as amended Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1869-1870)

  13. Mar 31, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage, as amended Passed without objection.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1869-1870)

  14. Mar 31, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  15. Mar 31, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  16. Mar 31, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Mar 31, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Mar 31, 2020FloorH8D000

    Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H.R. 6322 with an amendment. The reading of the amendment was dispensed with and the amendment was agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H1868-1870)

  19. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  20. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Mar 23, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 28, 202049

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services during the covered period for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

Passed SenateApr 21, 202055

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services during the covered period for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

Passed HouseMar 31, 202053

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services during the covered period for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2020

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during emergency situations.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services from March 1-December 21, 2020, for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 — Informed