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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
4/12/2024, 4:45 AM
Summary of Bill S 3970
Bill 118 s 3970, also known as the "Veterans Educational Assistance Repayment Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions they have made towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
The bill specifically addresses the issue of veterans who have contributed to the Post-9/11 GI Bill but were unable to use all of their educational benefits. These veterans are currently unable to recoup the contributions they made towards the program.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay these veterans for their contributions towards the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This repayment would help ensure that veterans are not financially penalized for being unable to use all of their educational benefits. In addition to addressing the repayment issue, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' education benefits. Overall, Bill 118 s 3970 seeks to provide financial relief to veterans who have contributed to the Post-9/11 GI Bill but have been unable to fully utilize their educational benefits.
The bill specifically addresses the issue of veterans who have contributed to the Post-9/11 GI Bill but were unable to use all of their educational benefits. These veterans are currently unable to recoup the contributions they made towards the program.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay these veterans for their contributions towards the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This repayment would help ensure that veterans are not financially penalized for being unable to use all of their educational benefits. In addition to addressing the repayment issue, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' education benefits. Overall, Bill 118 s 3970 seeks to provide financial relief to veterans who have contributed to the Post-9/11 GI Bill but have been unable to fully utilize their educational benefits.
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Current Status of Bill S 3970
Bill S 3970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill S 3970 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2024. Bill S 3970's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3970
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3970
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3970
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
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