H.R. 5684 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 5684 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 2, 2008, sponsored by Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program for veterans to: (1) increase the rates of basic educational assistance and the time limit for entitlement to and use of such assistance; (2) provide a stipend for individuals using such assistance to pursue a program of education at an institution of higher learning; (3) extend the period for the collection of a fee for t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Apr 30, 2008)
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Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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