US Congress House Bill 228 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-28 - Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 3949.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a scholarship program of financial assistance for individuals who: (1) are accepted for, or currently enrolled in, a program of study leading to a degree or certificate in visual impairment or orientation and mobility, or both; and (2) enter into an agreement to serve, after program completion, as a full-time Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee for three years within the first six years after program completion. Sets maximum assistance amounts of $15,000 per academic year and $45,000 total. Requires pro rate repayment for failure to satisfy education or service requirements, while allowing the Secretary to waive or suspend such repayment whenever noncompliance is due to circumstances beyond the control of the participant, or when waiver or suspension is in the best interests of the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-10-28		Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 3949.
2009-03-19		Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2009-03-19		Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2009-03-04		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2009-01-09		Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2009-01-07		Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/228/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr228/BILLS-111hr228ih.pdf