Keep Our PACT Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2715 Keep Our PACT 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, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2715

The Keep Our PACT Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2715, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that the federal government fulfills its obligations to veterans by providing them with the benefits and services they were promised.

The bill specifically focuses on addressing the issue of delayed or denied benefits for veterans, as well as improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It aims to streamline the claims process, reduce wait times for benefits, and increase accountability within the VA.

Additionally, the Keep Our PACT Act includes provisions to expand access to mental health services for veterans, improve healthcare options for female veterans, and enhance support for homeless veterans. It also seeks to strengthen protections for whistleblowers within the VA and increase transparency in the department's operations. Overall, the Keep Our PACT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to better support and care for the men and women who have served in the US military. It addresses a range of issues facing veterans and seeks to ensure that they receive the benefits and services they deserve.

Congressional Summary of HR 2715

Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act or the Keep Our PACT Act

This bill provides funding through FY2033 for grant programs operated by local educational agencies to provide supplementary educational and related services to low-achieving students and other students who attend elementary and secondary schools with relatively high concentrations of students from low-income families. Additionally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the grant program to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 2715

Bill HR 2715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2715 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2715's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2715

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

154

Democrat Cosponsors

154

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2715

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2715

Keep Our PACT Act

Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers Act

To require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.