S. 1598 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
S. 1598 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jul 20, 2017, sponsored by Johnny Isakson with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
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
Johnny Isakson (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200. (Aug 2, 2017)
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