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H.R. 1635 118th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution…

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.

Introduced: March 17, 2023 Introduced by: Jennifer A. Kiggans Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Family relationshipsHigher educationPhilippinesSouth Asia
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Student aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 Latest action April 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1669 VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
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Levin, Mike
California · Mar 17, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1635/
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"H.R. 1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1635/.
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H.R. 1635, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1635/.
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[H.R. 1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1635/)
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