H.R. 2131 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century Act
H.R. 2131 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 5, 2005, sponsored by Chet Edwards with 172 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 172
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century Act - Revises, expands, or provides new rights and benefits for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents and survivors, including, among others: (1) an FY 2006 increase in funding for veterans' medical care; (2) a prohibition until the end of FY2006 on medication copayments and on the imposition of a health care system enrollment fee; (3) an extension until 2010 of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chet Edwards (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 169 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jun 21, 2005)
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