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Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2481

Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013 - Allows individuals to elect to convert their educational assistance to the post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program if, as of August 1, 2009, they meet specified conditions with respect to their entitlements and elections under the all-volunteer force educational assistance program or certain other educational programs for professional military, selected reserve, or reserve component members. Conditions such post-9/11 program eligibility on the individual meeting the requirements for the post-9/11 program as of the date of election.

Sets forth transitional rules with respect to the transfer or revocation of entitlements from a previous assistance program after an election to convert to the post-9/11 program. Requires certain assistance to remain available to individuals under their previous program if it is not available under the post-9/11 program.

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), if an individual submits an election that the Secretary determines is against the interests of the individual, to make an alternative election on the individual's behalf. Allows such individual, during a specified period, to modify or revoke the Secretary's alternative selection.

Current Status of Bill HR 2481

Bill HR 2481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2013. Bill HR 2481 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2013.  Bill HR 2481's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of October 29, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2481

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2481

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2481

Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013
Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013
To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to benefits, and for other purposes.

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