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H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017

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About the bill

A 2008 law nicknamed the ‘Post-9/11 GI Bill’ has helped pay for more than 1 million veterans and their children to attend college or vocational school since its passage. A new law nicknamed the ‘Forever GI Bill’ updates that legislation for the modern era, expanding many provisions and changing some of the rules.

What the bill does

Among five of the law’s most notable provisions:

  • There’s no longer an expiration date for veterans to use its benefits. Previously, veterans had to utilize the benefits within 15 years ...

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor David “Phil” Roe

David “Phil” Roe

Sponsor. Representative for Tennessee's 1st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2017
Length: 27 pages
Introduced:

Jul 13, 2017
115th Congress, 2017–2019

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 16, 2017

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 16, 2017.

Law:

Pub.L. 115-48

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 1598: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017

Ordered Reported on Jul 26, 2017. 99% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 3372: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the restoration of entitlement to educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval, and for ...

Introduced on Jul 24, 2017. 100% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1989: VET TEC Act

Introduced on Apr 6, 2017. 87% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 3492: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand educational assistance to veterans who pursue certain apprenticeship programs, to establish a pilot program for veterans to pursue certification programs in ...

Introduced on Jul 27, 2017. 44% incorporated. (compare text)

S. 1489: Veterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act of 2017

Introduced on Jun 29, 2017. 72% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 2068: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Education Relief and Restoration Act of 2017

Introduced on Apr 6, 2017. 74% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 2257: Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Introduced on Apr 28, 2017. 88% incorporated. (compare text)

S. 1362: Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Introduced on Jun 15, 2017. 85% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 2108: GI Bill STEM Extension Act of 2017

Introduced on Apr 20, 2017. 73% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1391: Veterans Success on Campus Act of 2017

Introduced on Mar 7, 2017. 87% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1994: VETERAN Act

Introduced on Apr 6, 2017. 97% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Jul 13, 2017
 
Introduced

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Jul 19, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Jul 24, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next.

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Jul 24, 2017
 
Reported by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions.

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Aug 2, 2017
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Aug 16, 2017
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 3218 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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