HR-456 : Still Just a Bill

Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2015

Makes an individual who is eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program eligible for assistance with the fees for applying to institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Sets the amount of such assistance payable to an individual at the lesser of: (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the IHEs, or (2) $750.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-04-16CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2015-04-16CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-03-24CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2015-02-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2015-01-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2015-01-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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