H.R.5939: Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 1, 2008
  • Latest Major Action May 23, 2008

Bill Summary

Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2008 - Extends the time limitation (generally ten years from the original eligibility date) for the use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill all-volunteer force educational assistance program, in the case of an individual who has completed at least 50% of the credit or time requirements leading to a degree or certificate before the last day of the ten-year period, to the earlier of:...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Referred to House Armed Services
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 1, 2008

Introduced in the House by André Carson (D-Ind.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page