H.R. 5740 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008
H.R. 5740 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 9, 2008, sponsored by Harry Mitchell with 302 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 302
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 - Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to entitle to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill individuals in certain length-of-service categories who, commencing on or after September 11, 2001, serve on active duty in the Armed Forces. Establishes the duration of such assistance (in most cases 36 months) and assistance amounts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harry Mitchell (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 208 Democrats, 94 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (Apr 11, 2008)
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