S. 2099 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate more than 2 years of active duty service in any five year period, and for other purposes.
S. 2099 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 23, 2004, sponsored by Zell Miller with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Makes eligible for basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill a member of the Selected Reserve who (among other qualifications), during any five-year period beginning on or after September 11, 2001, while in the Selected Reserve, serves on active duty for one or more periods aggregating not less than two years of active-duty service during such period.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zell Miller (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (Jun 22, 2004)
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