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To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are closed.

USA116th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. Under the bill, the VA may only continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks (currently four weeks) after the date of the temporary closure of the educational institution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-7119
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-7119
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2811: Strengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019
Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are closed.

USA116th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
This bill extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. Under the bill, the VA may only continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks (currently four weeks) after the date of the temporary closure of the educational institution.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-7119
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-7119
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-2811: Strengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation