House Bill 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-03-17

Recent Activity

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Family relationships

Higher education

Philippines

South Asia

Student aid and college costs

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

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.

1/2/2024, 6:30 PM

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 curr...

Congress
118
Number
HR - 1635
Introduced on
2023-03-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/17/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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 curr...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Family relationships•
Higher education•
Philippines•
South Asia•
Student aid and college costs•
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/8/2023

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 curr...

Latest Action4/18/2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.