H.R. 3218 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
H.R. 3218 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2017, sponsored by David P. Roe with 121 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-48
What it does
Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 This bill revises education and related benefits provided to veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors. The bill amends the Post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program to: remove certain time restrictions on program use; increase assistance for reservists, guardsmen, dependents, and surviving spouses and dependents; provide full eligibility for Post…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David P. Roe (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2017
- Became lawAug 16, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 16, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 24, 2017 · Passed405–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance ActHouse · Jul 24, 2017
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