Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7584
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2020)
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 happenedSep 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2020
- Sep 8, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
- Jul 13, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House