HR-1635 : Still Just a Bill


This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-04-18CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-03-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2023-03-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2023-03-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Family relationships
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Related Geographic Entities
  • Philippines
  • South Asia
Related Organizations

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