HR-7584 : Still Just a Bill

This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation, training, and education programs.

Under the bill, the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress qualify as work-study activities:

  • the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and
  • the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans benefits claims.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2020-07-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2020-07-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Temporary and part-time employment
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
  • Wages and earnings

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