118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1635 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 17, 2023

Last action Apr 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Mar 17, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Mar 31, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

Step 3

Committee

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House floor

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Senate

Step 6

Resolve Changes

Step 7

Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Apr 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 31, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Mar 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.