House Bill 1635
118th Congress(2023-2024)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 17, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1635
Congress
118
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.
March 17, 2023
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04/18/2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/31/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
03/17/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/17/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 18, 2024 8:39:25 PM