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Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020

8/10/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5750

Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under specified VA programs are able to access an electronic version of the certificate of eligibility showing their entitlement to such assistance.

Specifically, the VA must provide electronic certificates to those who are entitled to educational assistance under the (1) Post 9/11 GI Bill, (2) Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty and Selected Reserve), and (3) Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5750

Bill HR 5750 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2020. Bill HR 5750 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2020.  Bill HR 5750's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5750

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5750

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Licensing and registrations
- Military personnel and dependents
- Student aid and college costs
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5750

Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide electronic certificates of eligibility to persons who are entitled to educational assistance under certain educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020

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