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 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.

Bill 118 hr 1635, also known as the "Philippines Military Dependents Education Assistance Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the amount of educational assistance provided to survivors and dependents of eligible individuals pursuing education in the Republic of the Philippines.

Currently, the educational assistance provided to these individuals is limited, and this bill seeks to address this issue by increasing the amount of assistance available. This increase in assistance will help to ensure that survivors and dependents of eligible individuals are able to pursue a program of education at an institution in the Philippines without facing financial barriers.

The bill is designed to support those who have sacrificed for our country by providing them with the necessary resources to further their education. By increasing the amount of educational assistance available, this bill aims to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible individuals and their families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1635 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to support survivors and dependents of eligible individuals pursuing education in the Republic of the Philippines by increasing the amount of educational assistance provided to them.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1635

Introduced on
2023-03-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/17/2023

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 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.

Bill 118 hr 1635, also known as the "Philippines Military Dependents Education Assistance Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the amount of educational assistance provided to survivors and dependents of eligible individuals pursuing education in the Republic of the Philippines.

Currently, the educational assistance provided to these individuals is limited, and this bill seeks to address this issue by increasing the amount of assistance available. This increase in assistance will help to ensure that survivors and dependents of eligible individuals are able to pursue a program of education at an institution in the Philippines without facing financial barriers.

The bill is designed to support those who have sacrificed for our country by providing them with the necessary resources to further their education. By increasing the amount of educational assistance available, this bill aims to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible individuals and their families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1635 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to support survivors and dependents of eligible individuals pursuing education in the Republic of the Philippines by increasing the amount of educational assistance provided to them.
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

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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.