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Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016
4/7/2025, 3:40 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5047
Bill 114 hr 5047, also known as the Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and options for veterans who are using their GI Bill benefits to pursue higher education.
One key provision of the bill is to ensure that veterans are not penalized if their school closes suddenly. Under this legislation, veterans would be able to continue receiving their GI Bill benefits if their school shuts down, allowing them to transfer to another institution without losing their educational funding.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability for schools that receive GI Bill funding. It requires schools to provide more information to veterans about their programs, including graduation rates, job placement rates, and other important data. This will help veterans make more informed decisions about where to use their benefits. Overall, the Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016 seeks to improve the educational options and outcomes for veterans using their GI Bill benefits. By providing additional protections and increasing transparency, this bill aims to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality education and are able to make the most of their benefits.
One key provision of the bill is to ensure that veterans are not penalized if their school closes suddenly. Under this legislation, veterans would be able to continue receiving their GI Bill benefits if their school shuts down, allowing them to transfer to another institution without losing their educational funding.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability for schools that receive GI Bill funding. It requires schools to provide more information to veterans about their programs, including graduation rates, job placement rates, and other important data. This will help veterans make more informed decisions about where to use their benefits. Overall, the Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016 seeks to improve the educational options and outcomes for veterans using their GI Bill benefits. By providing additional protections and increasing transparency, this bill aims to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality education and are able to make the most of their benefits.
Current Status of Bill HR 5047
Bill HR 5047 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2016. Bill HR 5047 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2016.  Bill HR 5047's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 1, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5047
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5047
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5047
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