A bill 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, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 882

Introduced

Apr 6, 2017

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Higher education Public-private cooperation 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.

Such individuals are also eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program.

Actions

Jun 15, 2017

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Apr 6, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 6, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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