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HR 5945 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Computers and information technology Educational technology and distance education Higher education Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act

Introduced: November 9, 2021 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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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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Became law
Nov 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
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GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a one-time $500 payment for the purchase of a computer for an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and is pursuing a program of education solely or partially through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. An individual must submit an application to the VA to be eligible for the computer payment.

What's happening now November 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5945: GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5945/
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"H.R. 5945: GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5945/.
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H.R. 5945, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5945/.
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