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H.R. 1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 17, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 17, 2023

This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

1

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Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Jennifer Kiggans R-VA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in the House by Jennifer Kiggans.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
  1. Apr 18, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  2. Mar 31, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  3. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in House
  4. Mar 17, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.