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H.R. 245

Referred to Committee

Veterans' Education Equity Act

Introduced 1/4/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

1/19/2017 • House

Summary

Veterans' Education Equity Act

This bill provides that the monthly housing allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 educational assistance program shall be based on the location of the campus where an individual physically participates in a majority of classes rather than the location of the institution of higher learning at which an individual is enrolled.

Introduced in House • 1/4/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Higher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]

Republican • CA-8

Sponsored 1/4/2017

Cosponsors (8)

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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]

D-CA-41

Joined 1/4/2017

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Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16]

D-TX-16

Joined 1/23/2017

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Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]

D-HI-2

Joined 2/1/2017

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Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

R-TX-31

Joined 2/1/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 4, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House1/4/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors8