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- H.R.1216
H.R.1216: Protecting Veterans From School Closures Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Our Veterans From School Closures Act of 2017 This bill declares that if, as a result of a permanent school closure, a veteran is forced to discontinue a course or did not receive credit, or lost training time, toward completion of the education program, Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance payments for such discontinued course or program shall not be: (1) charged against the individual's entitlement to educational...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Feb. 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Luke Messer (R-Ind.) |