Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015

House Bill 456 - Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:29:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 456 Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 456

Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015

Makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Sets the amount of such assistance payable to an individual at the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 456

Bill HR 456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2015. Bill HR 456 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2015. Bill HR 456's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of April 16, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 456

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

120

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 456

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education

- Student aid and college costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 456

Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015