Congress 112 - HR 2274 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)

Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit, at least annually until January 1, 2021, separate reports to Congress on the operation of the educational assistance program with respect to members of the Armed Forces whose service commenced on or after September 11, 2001. Requires the reports to include information concerning the utilization of benefits, as well as how benefit levels affect recruitment and retention.

Repeals reporting requirements concerning the all-volunteer force educational assistance program.

Actions

Jul 21, 2011

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 21, 2011

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 7, 2011

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 29, 2011

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 29, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 22, 2011

Referred 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.
Jun 22, 2011

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills