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Veterans' Education Support: Benefit Extensions and New Rules

This act extends key educational benefits for veterans, which were set to expire due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until June 1, 2022. It also introduces changes to make it easier for veterans to complete their studies, even if they need less than full-time enrollment, and adjusts rules for foreign educational institutions. Additionally, it removes the cap on Equal Employment Opportunity counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Key points
Extension of deadlines for veterans' educational benefits until June 1, 2022, ensuring continued financial support for studies.
Ability for veterans to receive full educational benefits, including housing stipends, when completing their studies, even if enrolled less than half-time, provided they take all required courses and potentially additional ones.
Streamlined requirements for foreign educational institutions participating in veterans' assistance programs, potentially expanding study options.
Elimination of the cap on full-time employees providing Equal Employment Opportunity counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs, aiming to improve services for veterans.
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Print number: 117_HR_5545
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REMOTE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5545.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extension of deadlines for veterans' educational benefits until June 1, 2022, ensuring continued financial support for studies.
  • Ability for veterans to receive full educational benefits, including housing stipends, when completing their studies, even if enrolled less than half-time, provided they take all required courses and potentially additional ones.
  • Streamlined requirements for foreign educational institutions participating in veterans' assistance programs, potentially expanding study options.
  • Elimination of the cap on full-time employees providing Equal Employment Opportunity counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs, aiming to improve services for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-76.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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