S-894 : Still Just a Bill

Extends from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2016, the period during which certain work-study activities qualify for an additional veterans' educational assistance allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance program. Expands such activities to include, for the same additional period, certain outreach services provided through U.S. congressional offices, including the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning available benefits and services.

Requires annual reports from the VA Secretary to Congress on work-study allowances paid.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-06-12CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.Senate
2013-05-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3259-3260)Senate
2013-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Bernard Sanders [I] (VT)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Hospital care
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Members of Congress
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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