Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2007
Latest action · Aug 14, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 18, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2007 - Extends the time limitation (generally ten years from the original eligibility date) for the use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill all-volunteer force educational assistance program, in the case of an individual who has completed at least 50% of the credit or time requirements leading to a degree or certificate before the last day of the ten-year period, to the earlier of: (1) the date on which the individual completes such requirements; or (2) two years after the last day of the ten-year period.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 14, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jul 23, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Jul 18, 2007Introduced in House
- Jul 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5939 | Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008 | Identical bill | May 23, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Jul 18, 2007Introduced in House
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