S. 2486 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004
S. 2486 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 1, 2004, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 1, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-454
What it does
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 - Title I: Veterans Earn and Learn Act - Veterans Earn and Learn Act of 2004 - (Sec. 102) Charges the Montgomery GI Bill veterans' educational assistance entitlement for each month after September 30, 2005, that an eligible veteran is paid a job training assistance allowance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (Department).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 1, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 8, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2004
- Became lawDec 10, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-454. (Dec 10, 2004)
More bills from Arlen Specter in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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