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- H.R.1240
H.R.1240: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (21 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a scholarship program of financial assistance for individuals who: (1) are accepted for, or currently enrolled in, a program of study leading to a degree or certificate in visual impairment or orientation and mobility, or both; and (2) enter into an agreement to serve, after program completion, as a full-time Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee for three years within...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| Feb. 28, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |