Bill Summary
This bill, passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, extends the authorization for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain educational programs that have been converted to distance learning due to emergencies or health-related situations in the same way as programs pursued at traditional educational institutions. This extension allows veterans to continue receiving educational assistance benefits until December 21, 2021.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could potentially provide more financial support for veterans pursuing distance learning programs, allowing them to continue their education despite emergencies or health-related situations.
2. It could also make it easier for veterans to access the same benefits as those attending traditional educational institutions, potentially increasing opportunities for higher education.
3. The extended deadline for utilizing these educational assistance benefits could alleviate financial stress and pressure for veterans who may have been affected by emergencies or health-related situations, giving them more time to focus on their studies.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8437 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8437
To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat
certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason
of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as
programs of education pursued at educational institutions.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 29, 2020
Mr. Schrader introduced the following bill; which was 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
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A BILL
To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat
certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason
of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as
programs of education pursued at educational institutions.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
Section 1(b) of Public Law 116-128 (134 Stat. 221; 38 U.S.C. 3001
note prec.) is amended by striking ``December 21, 2020'' and inserting
``December 21, 2021''.
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