S-1090 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update its payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of VA educational assistance to a foreign institution of higher education that provides an approved course of education to eligible recipients and does not have an employer identification number or an account with a domestic bank.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-04-26CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.Senate
2023-03-30IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2023-03-30IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Robert Menendez [D] (NJ)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Foreign and international banking
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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