To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart.

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Bill Number

HR 1379

Introduced

Mar 7, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Higher education Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Summary

This bill entitles members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart for service occurring on or after September 11, 2001, to educational assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

Actions

Mar 9, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2017

Introduced in House

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