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GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5945| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2021
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a one-time $500 payment for the purchase of a computer for an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and is pursuing a program of education solely or partially through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. An individual must submit an application to the VA to be eligible for the computer payment.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Computers and information technologyEducational technology and distance educationHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5945| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2021
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a one-time $500 payment for the purchase of a computer for an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and is pursuing a program of education solely or partially through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. An individual must submit an application to the VA to be eligible for the computer payment.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyEducational technology and distance educationHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation