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Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1255

The Bill 118 hr 1255, also known as the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023, aims to restore GI Bill benefits to two African American World War II veterans who were denied their rightful benefits due to racial discrimination.

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox both served their country honorably during World War II, but were denied GI Bill benefits upon their return home due to their race. This bill seeks to rectify this injustice by providing retroactive GI Bill benefits to these veterans and their families.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that all veterans, regardless of race, are able to access the benefits they have earned through their service to our country. This includes expanding access to education and job training programs, as well as providing support for veterans who are struggling with mental health issues or homelessness. Overall, the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023 is a step towards addressing the historical injustices faced by African American veterans and ensuring that all veterans are able to receive the support and benefits they deserve.

Current Status of Bill HR 1255

Bill HR 1255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1255 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023.  Bill HR 1255's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of March 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1255

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1255

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1255

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023
Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1255

Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton
MassachusettsDemocrat
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
FloridaDemocrat
Marc A. Veasey
Marc A. Veasey
TexasDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
MississippiDemocrat

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