To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

3/15/2025, 8:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 1725, also known as the "Black WWII Veterans Benefits Extension Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide Black veterans of World War II, as well as their surviving spouses and certain direct descendants, with eligibility for housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This bill seeks to address historical disparities in benefits that Black veterans of World War II faced due to discriminatory practices in the past. By extending these benefits to Black veterans and their families, the bill aims to provide them with the support and resources they deserve for their service to the country. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to the welfare and well-being of Black WWII veterans and their families.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 1725

Introduced on
2025-02-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 1725, also known as the "Black WWII Veterans Benefits Extension Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide Black veterans of World War II, as well as their surviving spouses and certain direct descendants, with eligibility for housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This bill seeks to address historical disparities in benefits that Black veterans of World War II faced due to discriminatory practices in the past. By extending these benefits to Black veterans and their families, the bill aims to provide them with the support and resources they deserve for their service to the country. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to the welfare and well-being of Black WWII veterans and their families.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action2/27/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.