Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 1:41 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3288, also known as the Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023, aims to protect and enhance the education benefits provided to dependents of veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to ensure that these benefits are not only maintained but also improved to better support the educational needs of veterans' dependents.

The bill includes provisions that require the VA to regularly review and update the education benefits available to dependents of veterans, taking into consideration factors such as inflation and changes in the cost of education. It also mandates that the VA provide clear and accessible information to veterans and their dependents about the education benefits they are entitled to receive.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the application process for these benefits, making it easier for veterans' dependents to access the support they need for their education. It also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse in the administration of these benefits, ensuring that they are used appropriately and effectively. Overall, the Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen and protect the education benefits provided to dependents of veterans, ensuring that they receive the support they need to pursue their educational goals.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3288

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3288, also known as the Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023, aims to protect and enhance the education benefits provided to dependents of veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to ensure that these benefits are not only maintained but also improved to better support the educational needs of veterans' dependents.

The bill includes provisions that require the VA to regularly review and update the education benefits available to dependents of veterans, taking into consideration factors such as inflation and changes in the cost of education. It also mandates that the VA provide clear and accessible information to veterans and their dependents about the education benefits they are entitled to receive.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the application process for these benefits, making it easier for veterans' dependents to access the support they need for their education. It also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse in the administration of these benefits, ensuring that they are used appropriately and effectively. Overall, the Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen and protect the education benefits provided to dependents of veterans, ensuring that they receive the support they need to pursue their educational goals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.