S 2091 · 109th Congress 2005–2007, ended

Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced Dec 13, 2005 Originated Senate Sponsor Tim Johnson D-SD

Fact sheet

Latest action · Dec 13, 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedDec 13, 2005
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2005 - Authorizes an individual, during the year following enactment of this Act, to make an irrevocable election for entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill if such individual: (1) first became a member of the armed forces or entered active duty before July 1, 1985; (2) has served on active duty without a break in service and continues to serve for some or all of the year before enactment of this Act; (3) has completed requirements of a secondary school diploma or the equivalent of 12 semester hours in a program leading to a standard college degree; and (4) is discharged or released from active duty honorably.

Requires such individual's basic pay to be reduced, over an 18-month period, until the total reduction is $2,700, as a contribution toward such educational assistance.

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 2

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  1. Dec 13, 2005Introduced in Senate
  2. Dec 13, 2005Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HR 269Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2005Related billApr 4, 2005

Subjects

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  1. Dec 13, 2005Introduced in Senate

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