S-2806 : Still Just a Bill

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019

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
2019-11-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-11-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
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  • 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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