US Congress House Bill 2151 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Includes within authorized work-study activities, for individuals entitled to work-study allowances through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with VA rehabilitation, education, or training programs, the following activities carried out at offices of Members of Congress: (1) the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning available benefits and services under governmental and nongovernmental programs; and (2) the preparation and processing of papers and other documents, including those used to assist in the preparation and presentation of veterans' benefits claims.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR]

Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME]

Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA]

Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-06-11	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2013-05-23	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SB894 (Related) 2013-06-12 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
SB944 (Related) 2013-12-09 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 258.
SB1950 (Related) 2014-02-04 - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S736)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2151/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2151/BILLS-113hr2151ih.pdf