S 22 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-01-04· Sponsored by Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-675.(2008-05-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 - Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to entitle to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill individuals in certain length-of-service categories who, commencing on or after September 11, 2001, serve on active duty in the Armed Forces. Establishes the duration of such assistance (in most cases 36 months) and assistance amounts. Requires programs of education pursued with such assistance to be approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Allows for the pursuit of an approved program of education while on active duty. Allows, under such assistance, for the pursuit of: (1) programs on less than a half-time basis; (2) apprenticeship or other on-job training; (3) correspondence courses; (4) flight training; (5) tutorial assistance; and (6) licensure and certification tests. Makes individuals entitled to assistance under this Act also eligible for supplemental educational assistance for additional active duty service. Requires the Secretary to carry out a program, to be known as the "Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program," under which colleges and universities may enter into an agreement with …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 22, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

May 8, 2008

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as provided on April 23, 2008</p>

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S. 22, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

May 8, 2008

Cost estimate for the bill as provided on April 23, 2008

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Independent