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S. 2136 116th Congress Senate

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for…

Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the S… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 17, 2019 Introduced by: Marsha Blackburn Republican · Tennessee 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 17, 2019
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 Latest action July 17, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill removes a deadline that prevents certain veterans from receiving in-state tuition, regardless of their state of residence, using Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits at public institutions of higher education. Currently, a veteran who is discharged or released after at least 90 days of active service must be within three years of their discharge from active duty to receive in-state tuition (regardless of their state of residence).

 Related & companion bills 5
  • HR 3608 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational…
  • HR 5278 GI Bill Planning Act of 2019
  • S 2830 GI Bill Planning Act of 2019
  • HR 7952 Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
  • S 4511 Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2136: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2136/
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"S. 2136: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2136/.
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S. 2136, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2136/.
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[S. 2136: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2136/)
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