H.R. 772 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Resuming Education After Defense Service Act of 2005
H.R. 772 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 10, 2005, sponsored by Jim Matheson with 153 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
- Feb 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 153
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Resuming Education After Defense Service Act of 2005 - Makes eligible for basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill a member of the Selected Reserve who (among other qualifications), during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2006, serves on active duty in the Armed Forces for one or more periods aggregating not less than two years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Matheson (D-UT). Co-sponsors: 121 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5608) (Jul 11, 2005)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3200: Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 4326: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and…
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- H.R. 2863: Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of…
- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 772 (109th Congress): Resuming Education After Defense Service…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-772/resuming-education-after-defense-service-act-of-2005 (accessed 2026-10-17).