To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Latest action · Aug 8, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 12, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay to each individual entitled to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and pursuing a program of education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, or math a lump-sum payment of $2,000 per academic year, or fraction thereof for enrollment lasting less than a year. Makes such amount in addition to any other educational assistance to which the individual is entitled.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 24, 2007 to Oct 15, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IA | Bruce L. Braley | Jul 24, 2007 | |
| D-MN | Collin C. Peterson | Jul 24, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Jul 24, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Maurice D. Hinchey | Jul 24, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Phil Hare | Jul 24, 2007 | |
| D-OH | Charles A. Wilson | Jul 31, 2007 | |
| D-OH | Betty Sutton | Aug 3, 2007 | |
| D-HI | Neil Abercrombie | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-NH | Carol Shea-Porter | Oct 12, 2007 | |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Oct 15, 2007 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 8, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jul 23, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Jul 12, 2007Introduced in House
- Jul 12, 2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1719 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. | Identical bill | Jun 27, 2007 |
Subjects
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- Jul 12, 2007Introduced in House
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