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HR 2457 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Higher education Military personnel and dependents Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' pensions and compensation

Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

Introduced: December 8, 2021 Introduced by: Moore, Barry Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
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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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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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.

What's happening now April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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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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