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H.R. 2417 (110th)

Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007

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Introduced

21 May 2007

Last action

20 June 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007 - Authorizes certain members of the Armed Forces to make an irrevocable election during October of any year beginning in 2005 to become entitled to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill. Requires a reduction in basic pay of those members electing such educational assistance or, if the member is discharged or released from active duty prior to such reduction, the collection of specified amounts from the member or an equivalent reduction in retired or retainer pay. Requires the Secretary concerned, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, to provide notice of the opportunity created by this Act to elect educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 29 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 June 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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