HR 6194
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing educational assistance to veterans who shifted to online learning due to emergencies or health concerns during 2020. Specifically, it ensures that veterans receiving monthly housing stipends or subsistence allowances through VA programs can continue to receive them, even if their education was delivered remotely. The bill aims to support veterans facing disruptions to their education and maintain access to crucial financial support. It applies from March 1, 2020, to December 21, 2020.
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Primary sponsor
David P. Roe
Cosponsors
Adam Kinzinger
Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
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