H.R. 5866 (115^th): To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

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The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress, and was published on May 17, 2018.

This bill includes within authorized Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work-study activities in connection with VA rehabilitation, education, or training programs the following activities carried out at offices of Members of Congress: (1) the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and (2) the preparation of documents used to file veterans benefits claims.

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