Extends from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2016, the period during which certain work-study activities qualify for an additional veterans' educational assistance allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance program. Expands such activities to include, for the same additional period, certain outreach services provided through U.S. congressional offices, including the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning available benefits and services.
Requires annual reports from the VA Secretary to Congress on work-study allowances paid.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 258.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S736)
Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment (SA 2767) fell when the bill was committed in Senate. (consideration: CR S1209-1210)
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3259)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3259-3260)
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
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