S.1603: VETS Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced Aug. 6, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 6, 2009

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Veterans Education Tuition Support Act of 2009 or the VETS Act of 2009 - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to refund to students the tuition and fees paid for education they will not receive due to their withdrawal from school to serve in the Armed Forces. Waives the application of any requirement that students return title IV funds upon withdrawing from school...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 6, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

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