Legislative Tracker: Military & Veterans Aid
On this page, you'll find proposals focused on aid for servicemembers.
For military and veteran's aid proposals from the previous sessions of Congress, visit the Legislative Tracker Archive: Military & Veterans Aid.
*NEW* Veteran Education Empowerment Act |
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| H.R. 1652 | Sponsor: Rep. Frankel (D-FL) |
Co-Sponsors: 4 (2 R; 2 D) |
Introduced: 03/08/2019 |
| NASFAA Analysis & Coverage: This bill would award grants to institutions of higher education to create or improve Veteran Student Centers on campuses. In addition to a multitude of other services, the Centers would help Veterans to understand and obtain benefits provided by the institution, or the Federal Government and State financial aid awards. | |||
Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act of 2019 |
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| H.R. 1229 | Sponsor: Rep. Chabot (R-OH) |
Co-Sponsors: 8 (2 R; 6 D) |
Introduced: 02/14/2019 |
| NASFAA Analysis & Coverage: This bill would protect borrowers enrolled in the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program from being penalized if during their eligible teaching period they have to relocate because their spouse is a member of the Armed Forces. | |||
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act |
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| H.R. 730 | Sponsor: Rep. King (R-NY) |
Co-Sponsors: 35 (15 R; 20 D) |
Introduced: 01/23/2019 |
| NASFAA Analysis & Coverage: This bill would allow Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to be used for fees for an institution's application for admission. | |||
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Publication Date: 4/29/2019