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REMOTE Act of 2021
3/13/2024, 3:22 AM
Congressional Summary of S 3247
Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act of 2021 or the REMOTE Act of 2021
This bill addresses the administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance benefits, including by authorizing the VA to waive certain enrollment verifications, exempting foreign educational institutions from certain requirements, and extending the time limitations on the use of educational assistance benefits.
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Current Status of Bill S 3247
Bill S 3247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill S 3247 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 18, 2021. Bill S 3247's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 18, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3247
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3247
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Educational technology and distance education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Student aid and college costs
- Temporary and part-time employment
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3247
REMOTE Act of 2021
REMOTE Act of 2021
Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act of 2021
A bill to extend certain expiring provisions of law relating to benefits provided under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3247
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