HR-1798 : Still Just a Bill

Protect Military Dependents Act

This bill imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-04-18CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-04-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2023-03-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2023-03-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Higher education
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Related Bills

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