Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-05-20T16:29:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6322 Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 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.

5/20/2022, 4:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6322

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

The VA is also authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time for programs of education that are suspended due to an emergency situation.

An educational assistance payment shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to educational assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the temporary closure of an educational institution or the temporary termination of a program by reason of an emergency situation. This includes assistance related to training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when institutions are closed due to an emergency situation or executive order. The bill also extends the time limitation for participation in a vocational rehabilitation program when such participation is prevented due to an emergency situation or executive order.

The bill authorizes the VA to pay a subsistence allowance for two additional months to a veteran following a program of employment services during the covered period for full-time training for the type of program the veteran was pursuing.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6322

Bill HR 6322 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6322 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6322's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-140. as of April 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6322

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6322

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEducational facilities and institutionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesNational Guard and reservesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsStudent aid and college costsTemporary and part-time employmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWar and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6322

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020To make certain improvements in the educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, and for other purposes.Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

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