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S.1211: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Prohibits any person, except with written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using the phrases "GI Bill" and "Post-9/11 GI Bill" in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.
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| June 20, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |