H.R. 5545 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
REMOTE Act
H.R. 5545 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 8, 2021, sponsored by David J. Trone with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-76
What it does
Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act or the REMOTE Act This act addresses the administration of certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance benefits. First, the act extends through June 1, 2022, certain adjustments for veterans' education benefits that were put in place due to COVID-19.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David J. Trone (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2021
- Became lawDec 21, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-76. (Dec 21, 2021)
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- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Budget Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5545 (117th Congress): REMOTE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-5545/remote-act (accessed 2026-10-13).