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- H.R.5303
H.R.5303: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve housing stipends for veterans receiving educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 13, 2010
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Bases the amount of monthly stipend paid to veterans pursuing a program of education under the Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance program on the amount of basic allowance for housing (BAH) payable in the ZIP code area in which the individual resides. (Under current law, such amount is based on the amount of BAH payable in the ZIP code area in which the institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled is located.)
(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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| May 13, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Timothy H. Bishop (D-N.Y.) |