Spouses of Heroes Education Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 30, 2013)
Spouses of Heroes Education Act - Entitles to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance the spouse (under current law, only the child) of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Terminates such spouse's entitlement on the earlier of: (1) the date that is 15 years after the date on which the member died, and (2) the date of the spouse's remarriage.
Requires an individual entitled to such assistance and also to veterans' educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to elect a single coverage.
What just happenedNov 12, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 30, 2013
- Nov 12, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Oct 30, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Oct 30, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 30, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House