H.R. 456 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015
H.R. 456 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 21, 2015, sponsored by Patrick Murphy with 120 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015 Makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs). Sets the amount of such assistance payable to an individual at the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (Apr 16, 2015)
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