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S. 844

Introduced

GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017

Introduced 4/5/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

6/15/2017 • Senate

Summary

GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017

This bill includes as active duty, for purposes of eligibility for post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, service of a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty to receive authorized medical care, to be medically evaluated, or to complete a required Department of Defense health care study.

Introduced in Senate • 4/5/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Higher educationMilitary medicineNational Guard and reservesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Democrat • OR

Sponsored 4/5/2017

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 4/5/2017

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 6/27/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 5, 2017

Committee Review

June 15, 2017

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate4/5/2017

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3