Senate Bill 2806
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2806
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019
This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation, training, and education programs.
Under the bill, the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress qualify as work-study activities:
- the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and
- the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans benefits claims.
November 6, 2019
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11/06/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/06/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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