Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016

House Bill 6151 - Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6151 Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016 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, 1:33 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6151

Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance and subsistence allowances to eligible veterans and eligible persons enrolled in specified courses solely for a monthly housing stipend of up to four months following a permanent school closure.

A housing or educational assistance payment shall not be counted against the aggregate period for which such assistance may be provided or charged against the individual's entitlement to educational assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6151

Bill HR 6151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2016. Bill HR 6151 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2016. Bill HR 6151's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of October 6, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6151

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6151

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education

- Student aid and college costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6151

Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016

To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow veterans affected by school closures to continue receiving monthly stipends under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for a certain period, and for other purposes.

Keep Student Veterans in Their Homes Act of 2016