An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.

Summary

Revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program of educational assistance for veterans who have served in the Armed Forces since September 11, 2001, to provide the maximum rates to be paid to individuals pursuing programs of education outside the United States at branches of educational institutions: (1) based in the United States; and (2) not based in the United States. Allows only public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education to participate in a VA program of public-private contributions for additional educational assistance for such veterans. Requires participating colleges and universities to: (1) report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the manner in which the college or university would provide such additional assistance, and the amount provided to each participant; and (2) provide the same amount of additional assistance to all veterans receiving assistance at such college or university. Requires the VA to ensure that the Post-9/11 educational assistance program can be implemented by August 1, 2009. Provides authority for interim regulations.

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Timeline

1. 26 July 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Akaka. With written report No. 110-433. Supplemental views filed.

   Source: Committee

2. 26 July 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Akaka. With written report No. 110-433. Supplemental views filed.

   Source: Committee

3. 26 July 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 July 2008

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 902.

   Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 26 July 2008 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 26 July 2008

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 26 July 2008

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 26 July 2008

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 July 2008

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Sponsors

• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
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