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Student Veteran Empowerment Act of 2019

Introduced: July 26, 2019 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Aug 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2019
Introduced in House
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Student Veteran Empowerment Act of 2019

This bill amends provisions related to Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits, including by updating how entitlement to such assistance is treated when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a course or program of education that is discontinued.

What's happening now August 22, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4085: Student Veteran Empowerment Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4085/
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"H.R. 4085: Student Veteran Empowerment Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4085/.
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H.R. 4085, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4085/.
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