S. 1517 — Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001

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Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001 - Amends Federal basic educational assistance provisions (the Montgomery GI Bill) to eliminate the pay reduction currently required of service members as a precondition to eligibility for benefits Permits certain service members to transfer their entitlement to benefits to their spouses or dependent children.

Extends the period after discharge during which former service members may utilize their benefits.

Increases benefits available to members of the Selected Reserve called to active duty as part of a contingency operation.

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2001-10-09
Introduced in Senate
2001-10-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10392-10393)
2001-10-09
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001

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