Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 5509

Introduced

Oct 8, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cardiovascular and respiratory health Educational technology and distance education Emergency medical services and trauma care Employment and training programs Government lending and loan guarantees Higher education Infectious and parasitic diseases Licensing and registrations Student aid and college costs User charges and fees Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

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Summary

Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021

This bill addresses the administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance benefits and home loans, including by authorizing the VA to waive certain enrollment verifications, exempting foreign educational institutions from certain requirements, extending the time limitations on the use of educational assistance benefits, and adjusting certain home loan fees.

Actions

Oct 25, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Oct 8, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 8, 2021

Introduced in House

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