H.R. 6376 · 117th Congress
Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
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- House Introduced Jan 12, 2022
- House Passed May 17, 2022 370–43
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · May 17, 2022
Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.
To offset the cost of the program, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to January 23, 2031, the end of the period for certain VA housing loan fee rates under the VA home loan program.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act
Latest action (May 18, 2022): 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: Jan 12, 2022
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- House Introduced Jan 12, 2022
- House Passed May 17, 2022 370–43
Final vote · House · May 17, 2022
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi