US Congress House Bill 5866 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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. This bill includes within authorized Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study activities in connection with VA rehabilitation, education, or training programs the following activities carried out at offices of Members of Congress: (1) the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and (2) the preparation of documents used to file veterans benefits claims.

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.

Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-05-17	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2018-05-17	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5866/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5866/BILLS-115hr5866ih.pdf