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
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committees of jurisdiction
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