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H.R.456: Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
120 (78 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015 Makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs). Sets the amount of such assistance payable to an individual at the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| April 16, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 24, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Jan. 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.) |