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VA Work-Study Improvement Act
12/29/2022, 8:48 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9379
Bill 117 hr 9379, also known as the VA Work-Study Improvement Act, aims to improve the work-study program for veterans who are using their GI Bill benefits to further their education. The bill seeks to expand the opportunities available to veterans by allowing them to participate in work-study programs at additional locations, such as state veterans homes and other facilities that provide care for veterans.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase the amount of funding available for work-study programs, ensuring that veterans are able to earn a competitive wage while gaining valuable work experience. This increase in funding will also allow for more veterans to participate in the program, helping to support their education and transition back into civilian life.
Overall, the VA Work-Study Improvement Act is designed to provide veterans with more opportunities to gain work experience and earn a competitive wage while pursuing their education. By expanding the locations where veterans can participate in work-study programs and increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to support veterans in their transition back into civilian life and help them achieve their educational and career goals.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase the amount of funding available for work-study programs, ensuring that veterans are able to earn a competitive wage while gaining valuable work experience. This increase in funding will also allow for more veterans to participate in the program, helping to support their education and transition back into civilian life.
Overall, the VA Work-Study Improvement Act is designed to provide veterans with more opportunities to gain work experience and earn a competitive wage while pursuing their education. By expanding the locations where veterans can participate in work-study programs and increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to support veterans in their transition back into civilian life and help them achieve their educational and career goals.
Congressional Summary of HR 9379
VA Work-Study Improvement Act
This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs work-study program, including by increasing the number of hours an individual may work, modifying the minimum wage requirements, and implementing an electronic timesheet.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9379
Bill HR 9379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2022. Bill HR 9379 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 1, 2022. Bill HR 9379's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9379
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
44Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9379
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9379
VA Work-Study Improvement Act
VA Work-Study Improvement Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the VA Work-Study program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9379
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