Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024

1/21/2024, 7:30 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3560, also known as the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for combat veterans to enroll in educational programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The bill specifically aims to allow combat veterans to pre-enroll in VA educational programs before they are officially discharged from the military. This would help veterans transition more smoothly from military service to civilian life by ensuring they have access to educational opportunities as soon as possible.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that combat veterans are given priority enrollment in VA educational programs, as well as access to counseling and support services to help them succeed in their academic pursuits. Overall, the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024 seeks to support and empower combat veterans as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life by providing them with greater access to educational opportunities and support services through the VA.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3560

Introduced on
2024-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2024

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 3560, also known as the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for combat veterans to enroll in educational programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The bill specifically aims to allow combat veterans to pre-enroll in VA educational programs before they are officially discharged from the military. This would help veterans transition more smoothly from military service to civilian life by ensuring they have access to educational opportunities as soon as possible.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that combat veterans are given priority enrollment in VA educational programs, as well as access to counseling and support services to help them succeed in their academic pursuits. Overall, the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024 seeks to support and empower combat veterans as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life by providing them with greater access to educational opportunities and support services through the VA.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize pre-enrollment of certain combat service members of the Armed Forces in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action1/9/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.