HR 1877 · 105th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand workstudy for eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-06-12· Sponsored by Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1997-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allows veterans pursuing a work-study program through the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform any activity that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines to be appropriate with respect to: (1) a Federal department or agency; (2) an institution of higher learning; or (3) a community service program. Authorizes a participating individual to elect to be paid a partial payment in advance for the performance of such activities. (Current law requires such individuals to be paid in advance.) Authorizes the Secretary to pay a work-study allowance of up to ten percent more than the minimum hourly wage. Prohibits such allowance from being used to fund any political activity.…

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Cosponsors (9)

4 Democrats5 Republicans