HR 8889
Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Repair Act of 2020
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This bill, the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Repair Act of 2020, aims to expand access to housing loans and educational assistance for Black veterans of World War II and their surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants. It amends existing law to include Black veterans of WWII in eligibility for housing loans and GI Bill benefits, and extends these benefits to their descendants who meet specific criteria. The bill also establishes a panel to examine inequities in veteran benefits and make recommendations for improvements.
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