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- H.R.1379
H.R.1379: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (13 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill entitles members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart for service occurring on or after September 11, 2001, to educational assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| March 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Peters (D-Calif.) |