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Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007

Introduced: May 21, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 29, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 21, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
May 21, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007 - Authorizes certain members of the Armed Forces to make an irrevocable election during October of any year beginning in 2005 to become entitled to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.

Requires a reduction in basic pay of those members electing such educational assistance or, if the member is discharged or released from active duty prior to such reduction, the collection of specified amounts from the member or an equivalent reduction in retired or retainer pay.

Requires the Secretary concerned, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, to provide notice of the opportunity created by this Act to elect educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.

What's happening now June 20, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 13