To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 502

This bill modifies the process for repaying service members and veterans who paid to keep benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, but later chose to utilize Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue the repayments with the last monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This requirement has limited the repayments to individuals who are receiving stipends. Under the bill, the VA must make such a repayment before the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to education assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 502

Bill HR 502 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 502 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023. Bill HR 502's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 502

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 502

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Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 502

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.