S. 1095 · 117th Congress
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
Law · 117-68 · Nov 30, 2021Key: what the circles and colors mean
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4 cosponsors · 3 D, 1 R
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- Senate Introduced Apr 13, 2021
- Senate Passed Jun 24, 2021
- House Passed Nov 15, 2021 424–0
- President To the President Nov 19, 2021
- President Signed Nov 30, 2021
- Law Nov 30, 2021
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Nov 30, 2021
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance 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: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
Latest action (Nov 30, 2021): Became Public Law No: 117-68.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 13, 2021
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- Senate Introduced Apr 13, 2021
- Senate Passed Jun 24, 2021
- House Passed Nov 15, 2021 424–0
- President To the President Nov 19, 2021
- President Signed Nov 30, 2021
- Law Nov 30, 2021
Final vote · House · Nov 15, 2021
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi