Veteran Education Empowerment Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 498 Veteran Education Empowerment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 498

The Veteran Education Empowerment Act, also known as Bill 118 s 498, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support and resources for veterans who are pursuing higher education.

One of the key provisions of the Veteran Education Empowerment Act is the expansion of educational benefits for veterans. This includes increasing the amount of financial assistance available to veterans for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. The bill also aims to streamline the process for veterans to access these benefits, making it easier for them to enroll in and complete their education.

Additionally, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act includes provisions to improve support services for veterans on college campuses. This includes increasing access to mental health services, career counseling, and other resources to help veterans succeed in their academic pursuits. Overall, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act seeks to empower veterans to achieve their educational goals and successfully transition to civilian life. By providing additional support and resources, this bill aims to ensure that veterans have the tools they need to thrive in their post-military careers.

Congressional Summary of S 498

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and otherwise revises a Department of Education (ED) grant program for student veteran centers.

Specifically, ED must make grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) or consortia of IHEs to establish, maintain, improve, or operate a student veteran center. A student veteran center is a dedicated space on a campus that provides students who are veterans or members of the Armed Forces with (1) a lounge or meeting space for themselves, their spouses or partners, their children, and veterans in the community; and (2) a centralized office for student veteran services that serves as a single point of contact to coordinate comprehensive support services for student veterans.

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Current Status of Bill S 498

Bill S 498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 498 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill S 498's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 498

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 498

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 498

Veteran Education Empowerment ActVeteran Education Empowerment ActA bill to reauthorize and improve a grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers.

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