Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001

Summary

Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001 - Amends Federal basic educational assistance provisions (the Montgomery GI Bill) to eliminate the pay reduction currently required of service members as a precondition to eligibility for benefits Permits certain service members to transfer their entitlement to benefits to their spouses or dependent children. Extends the period after discharge during which former service members may utilize their benefits. Increases benefits available to members of the Selected Reserve called to active duty as part of a contingency operation.

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Timeline

1. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10392-10393)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 9 October 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 October 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
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