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- H.R.1206
H.R.1206: Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2018
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
77 (39 Democrats, 38 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 21, 2017
Bill Summary
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017 This bill 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). The amount of such assistance payable to an individual shall be the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| April 11, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 20, 2018 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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| March 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Feb. 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Luke Messer (R-Ind.) |