S 2020 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces Earned Educational Assistance Act

Introduced 1979-11-16· Sponsored by Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1979-11-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 (3)

3 Republicans