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S. 1362

Referred to Committee

Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Introduced 6/15/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

6/15/2017 • Senate

Summary

Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods.

The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.

Introduced in Senate • 6/15/2017

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Topics & Subjects

National Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]

Republican • NV

Sponsored 6/15/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 15, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Introduced in Senate6/15/2017

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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