To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to an individual who pursued a program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against the entitlement of the individual, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 1767

Bill 118 hr 1767, also known as the "Veterans Educational Assistance Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to protect veterans' educational benefits. Specifically, the bill states that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs programs will not be deducted from a veteran's entitlement if their program or course of education is suspended or terminated for certain reasons.

This legislation is designed to ensure that veterans who are pursuing education are not penalized if their program is interrupted due to circumstances beyond their control. By preventing the deduction of educational benefits in these situations, the bill seeks to support veterans in their educational pursuits and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.

In addition to addressing the issue of suspended or terminated programs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' educational assistance. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1767 aims to protect and support veterans as they pursue their educational goals, ensuring that they have access to the benefits they have earned through their service to our country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1767

This bill provides that an individual's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance benefits must not be charged for a course or program if the VA determines the individual could not complete the course or program because (1) it was suspended or terminated due to information collected as part of a VA risk-based survey, or (2) the Department of Education has determined the educational institution committed an actionable act or omission that had a detrimental effect on direct loan borrowers.

The bill also provides that as a condition of the approval of a course or program of education, an educational institution offering the course or program must agree to repay to the VA all educational assistance amounts if the institution closes or suspends or terminates a course or program because the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Education determined there was fraud.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1767

Bill HR 1767 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 1, 2024. Bill HR 1767 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1767's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1767

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1767

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Educational facilities and institutions

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1767

Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to an individual who pursued a program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against the entitlement of the individual, and for other purposes.