Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6262 Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act 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.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6262

Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance entitlements and subsistence allowances.

Under the bill, an assistance payment for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to such assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the closure of an educational institution or disapproval of the course.

The bill also authorizes the VA to continue to pay subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time during periods following the permanent closure of an institution or the disapproval of a course of study.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6262

Bill HR 6262 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6262 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6262's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of July 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6262

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6262

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Employment and training programsHigher educationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6262

Disabled Veterans Education Relief ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to restore entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closures or disapprovals.Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

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