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H.R. 4625 (116th)

Protect the GI Bill Act

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Introduced

8 October 2019

Last action

13 November 2019 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

28 May 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Protect the GI Bill Act This bill imposes requirements and restrictions on educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill limits participation in VA educational assistance programs if an educational institution (1) does not perform specified actions, such as providing cost information to individuals prior to enrollment; (2) implements fraudulent recruiting techniques or pays inducements to secure enrollments; or (3) is the subject of a negative action by its accrediting agency. The state approving agency or the VA shall impose limitations by publishing a warning or temporarily prohibiting the pursuit of a course of education at an institution. The bill provides for waivers of certain requirements for a one-year period, but waivers may not be provided for more than two consecutive academic years. The bill also prohibits the VA from approving the enrollment of an eligible veteran or eligible person in any course offered by an institution engaged in substantial misrepresentation (e.g., misrepresenting the size, location, facilities, or equipment of the institution). Finally, the bill modifies the criteria that non-accredited courses must meet to be eligible for educational assistance. The bill adds requirements for (1) the educational institution offering the course to refrain from substantial misrepresentation; and (2) the state approving agency to review advertising, sales, or enrollment materials used by the institution.

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Timeline

  1. 8 October 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 October 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 October 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 October 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 October 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 November 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 November 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8746-8749)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 November 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8746-8749)

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 November 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4625.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 November 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8746-8751)

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 November 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 November 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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