116th CONGRESS 2d Session |
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
July 13, 2020
Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Walden, Mr. Allred, and Mrs. Radewagen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Expansion of work-study allowance to include certain outreach services conducted through congressional offices.
Section 3485(a)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
“(K) The following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress for such Members:
“(i) The distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents about the benefits and services under laws administered by the Secretary and other appropriate governmental and non-governmental programs.
“(ii) The preparation and processing of papers and other documents, including documents to assist in the preparation and presentation of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.”.