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Fly Vets Act

USA117th CongressHR-4874| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2021
Madison Cawthorn

Madison Cawthorn

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bob Good (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fly Vets Act This bill adjusts requirements related to utilizing Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for flight training purposes, including by removing the requirement that an individual must possess a valid private pilot certificate and meet certain medical requirements to utilize such assistance. Individuals enrolled in a program of education at an institution of higher learning in which flight training is required may elect to receive accelerated payments of tuition and fees if they also elect to receive educational counseling. The bill also specifies the calculation and determination of such fees, as well as the calculation of available entitlement in cases of accelerated payments.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 21, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • September 21, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5603: Protections for Student Veterans Act
Aviation and airportsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Fly Vets Act

USA117th CongressHR-4874| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2021
Fly Vets Act This bill adjusts requirements related to utilizing Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for flight training purposes, including by removing the requirement that an individual must possess a valid private pilot certificate and meet certain medical requirements to utilize such assistance. Individuals enrolled in a program of education at an institution of higher learning in which flight training is required may elect to receive accelerated payments of tuition and fees if they also elect to receive educational counseling. The bill also specifies the calculation and determination of such fees, as well as the calculation of available entitlement in cases of accelerated payments.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 21, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • September 21, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Madison Cawthorn

Madison Cawthorn

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bob Good (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5603: Protections for Student Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation