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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA115th CongressS-1362| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2017
Dean Heller

Dean Heller

Republican Senator

Nevada

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods. The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2257
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2257
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • HR 115-2257: To amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA115th CongressS-1362| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2017
Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods. The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2257
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2257
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dean Heller

Dean Heller

Republican Senator

Nevada

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • HR 115-2257: To amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation