HR 4647 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces Earned Educational Assistance Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1979-06-27)
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Armed Forces Earned Educational Assistance Act - Entitles any individual who enlists or reenlists for the first time in the armed forces for a period of two or more years and who possesses a critical military skill, as determined by the Secretary concerned, to specified educational benefits. Stipulates that such assistance may be for a period of up to 36 months of full time educational assistance. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a joint report containing their respective plans for implementing such program. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress semiannually on the operation of such program.…
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Cosponsors (9)
7 Democrats2 Republicans