S. 3503 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
S. 3503 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 16, 2020, sponsored by Jerry Moran with 30 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 16, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-128
What it does
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide educational assistance through December 21, 2020, for programs of education that have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. Such assistance includes monthly housing stipends or subsistence allowances.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Moran (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2020
- Passed the SenateMar 16, 2020
- Passed the HouseMar 19, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentMar 20, 2020
- Became lawMar 21, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-128. (Mar 21, 2020)
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