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H.R. 2457 117th Congress House

Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutio… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program.

Introduced: April 13, 2021 Introduced by: Barry Moore Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Higher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensation
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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In committee
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1095 Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
  • HR 2167 GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2457: Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2457/
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"H.R. 2457: Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2457/.
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H.R. 2457, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2457/.
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