H.R.5740: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced April 9, 2008
  • Latest Major Action April 11, 2008

Bill Cosponsors

302 (209 Democrats, 94 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 - Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to entitle to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill individuals in certain length-of-service categories who, commencing on or after September 11, 2001, serve on active duty in the Armed Forces. Establishes the duration of such assistance (in most cases 36 months) and assistance amounts. Requires programs of education pursued with...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
April 9, 2008

Introduced in the House by Harry E. Mitchell (D-Ariz.)

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