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H.R.3601 / 118th Congress

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 23, 2023

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] · D–PA

Committees

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
  • Budget Committee
57 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  7. Introduced in House

  8. Introduced in House

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