To amend title 38, United States Code, to make an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under chapter 33 of such title, transfers such educational assistance to a dependent, and fails to complete a service agreement, solely liable for any overpayment of such educational assistance.

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Bill Number

HR 5781

Introduced

Feb 6, 2020

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Civil actions and liability Higher education Military personnel and dependents Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Summary

This bill imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent.

Actions

Mar 12, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 12, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 2020

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Mar 2, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 6, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2020

Introduced in House

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