H.R. 6262House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act

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The Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act updates veterans’ education law so that disabled veterans whose schooling is interrupted by a school closing or a program’s disapproval can still receive rehabilitation benefits. It also broadens the types of subsistence allowances they may receive. The changes apply to veterans using the education and training programs covered under Title 38 of the U.S. Code.

Key Provisions

Adds Chapter 31 to the list of programs that qualify for rehabilitation benefits, restoring entitlement for veterans affected by school closures or disapprovals.
Expands eligibility for subsistence allowances by including payments described in section 3108 and clarifying that an allowance may be provided alongside a stipend.
Sets the effective date of these amendments to be as if they were part of the 2017 Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

July 13, 2020

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

March 12, 2020

HouseIntro Referral

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)

March 12, 2020

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

March 12, 2020

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

July 13, 2020

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 12, 2020

116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6262

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 12, 2020

Mr. Sablan (for himself and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to restore entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closures or disapprovals.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act.

Restoration of entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval

(a)

Entitlement

Section 3699 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking chapter 30, each time it appears and inserting chapter 30, 31,.

(b)

Payment of subsistence allowances

Section 3680(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by inserting or a subsistence allowance described in section 3108 before , during; and

(2)

by inserting or allowance after such a stipend.

(c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of section 109 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–48; 131 Stat. 978).