A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend expiring authority for work-study allowances for individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand such authority to certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

Summary

Extends from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2016, the period during which certain work-study activities qualify for an additional veterans' educational assistance allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance program. Expands such activities to include, for the same additional period, certain outreach services provided through U.S. congressional offices, including the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning available benefits and services. Requires annual reports from the VA Secretary to Congress on work-study allowances paid.

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Timeline

1. 8 May 2013

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3259-3260)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 May 2013

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3259)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 May 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 June 2013

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 8 May 2013 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013
• related to ← Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
• related to ← Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014