S-1211 : Still Just a Bill

Prohibits any person, except with written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using the phrases "GI Bill" and "Post-9/11 GI Bill" in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-10-30CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.Senate
2013-06-20IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2013-06-20IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Consumer affairs
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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