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H.R. 4162

Referred to Committee

GI Bill Planning Act of 2019

Introduced 8/6/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

11/13/2019 • Senate

Summary

GI Bill Planning Act of 2019

This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.

Passed House • 11/12/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (16)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
9
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Republican • MI-1

Sponsored 8/6/2019

Cosponsors (15)

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Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

D-NY-4

Joined 8/6/2019

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Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21]

D-CA-21

Joined 10/11/2019

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Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]

D-IA-3

Joined 10/15/2019

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Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]

R-NC-11

Joined 10/15/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

August 6, 2019

Committee Review

October 16, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

November 12, 2019

Passed Chamber

November 12, 2019

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate11/13/2019
Engrossed in House11/12/2019
Introduced in House8/6/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors15