Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act
1/11/2023, 1:48 PMSummary of Bill HR 2457
Bill 117 HR 2457, also known as the Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide tuition fairness for survivors of military service members who were killed in action or died as a result of their service.Under this bill, survivors of fallen service members would be eligible for in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities, regardless of their state of residence. This would help alleviate the financial burden on these individuals and ensure they have access to affordable higher education opportunities.
The bill is named after Colonel John McHugh, a highly decorated military officer who served in the US Army and tragically lost his life in combat. The legislation honors his legacy and seeks to support the families of other fallen service members. Overall, the Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act aims to provide much-needed support and assistance to the families of fallen service members, ensuring they have access to affordable education opportunities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2457
Bill HR 2457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2021. Bill HR 2457 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2021. Bill HR 2457's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of April 28, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2457
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