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H.R. 6322 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

H.R. 6322 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2020, sponsored by Mark Takano with 49 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 23, 2020
Co-sponsors
49
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 116-140

What it does

Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 This bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue paying work-study allowances during emergency periods.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mark Takano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 23, 2020
  • Passed the HouseMar 31, 2020
  • Passed the SenateApr 21, 2020
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 23, 2020
  • Became lawApr 28, 2020

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-140. (Apr 28, 2020)

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