Bill113th Congress

S. 894

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend expiring authority for work-study allowances for individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand such authority to certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
May 8, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Jun 12, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

Independent·VT
Bioguide ID: S000033
First Name: Bernard
Last Name: Sanders
By Request: N
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Cosponsors
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Committees
4
Actions
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Amendments
4
Related Bills
10
Subjects
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Summaries
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Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
894
Congress
113
Introduced Date
May 8, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Jun 12, 2013Committee

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

Source: Senate

May 8, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3259-3260)

Source: Senate

May 8, 2013IntroReferralB00100

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3259)

Source: Library of Congress

May 8, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· May 8, 20130

Extends from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2016, the period during which certain work-study activities qualify for an additional veterans' educational assistance allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance program. Expands such activities to include, for the same additional period, certain outreach services provided through U.S. congressional offices, including the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning available benefits and services.

Requires annual reports from the VA Secretary to Congress on work-study allowances paid.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Senate· Standing
Cemeteries and funeralsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMembers of CongressVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Introduced in Senate

May 8, 2013

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend expiring authority for work-study … — Informed