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HR 5866 115th Congress House

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…

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: May 17, 2018 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional operations and organizationMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsTemporary and part-time employment
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Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensationWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 17, 2018
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 Latest action May 17, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5866: 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.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5866/
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"H.R. 5866: 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.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5866/.
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H.R. 5866, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5866/.
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[H.R. 5866: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5866/)
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