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To provide for the continuation of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits during emergency situations, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6212| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2020
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to provide educational assistance during the 180-day period after the enactment of this bill for programs of education that are offered by distance learning or have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. The VA is authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks to eligible veterans or persons enrolled in specified programs of education or training during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or based on an executive order. The bill defines emergency situation as a public health crisis, a declared state of emergency, or other situations as determined by the VA.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Educational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

To provide for the continuation of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits during emergency situations, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6212| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2020
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to provide educational assistance during the 180-day period after the enactment of this bill for programs of education that are offered by distance learning or have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. The VA is authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks to eligible veterans or persons enrolled in specified programs of education or training during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or based on an executive order. The bill defines emergency situation as a public health crisis, a declared state of emergency, or other situations as determined by the VA.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation