H.R. 4162 · 116th Congress
GI Bill Planning Act of 2019
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15 cosponsors · 7 D, 8 R
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- House Introduced Aug 6, 2019
- House Passed Nov 12, 2019 408–0
This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Nov 12, 2019
GI Bill Planning Act of 2019
This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: GI Bill Planning Act of 2019
Latest action (Nov 13, 2019): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 6, 2019
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- House Introduced Aug 6, 2019
- House Passed Nov 12, 2019 408–0
Final vote · House · Nov 12, 2019
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi