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- H.R.5589
H.R.5589: Veteran Education Empowerment Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (28 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veteran Education Empowerment Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award four-year grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish, maintain, and improve a veteran student center. Requires grantees to be IHEs that: have a population of at least 15,000 students, of which at least 1% are veterans or members of the Armed Forces; are located in a region or community that has a significant veteran population; carry out...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) |