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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1104| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)David A. Trott (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act or the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.) The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1192
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1192
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • S 115-1192: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.
Higher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1104| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act or the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.) The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1192
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1192
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)David A. Trott (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • S 115-1192: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation