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Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6262
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6262
Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6262
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