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Veterans Support: Education, Benefits, and Rights in Emergency Situations

This act establishes permanent provisions for veterans and their families, ensuring continuity of educational and other benefits during emergency situations like school closures. It also facilitates tax benefits and professional license portability for servicemembers and their spouses, and expands support for veterans' mobility and self-employment.
Key points
Continuity of Educational Benefits: Veterans and their families continue to receive financial support for education, even if their classes are interrupted, converted to distance learning, or schools close due to an emergency. These periods will not count against overall benefit limits.
Flexibility in Benefit Use: Time limits for using educational benefits (e.g., GI Bill) are extended if a veteran was prevented from pursuing education due to an emergency situation.
Support for Course Withdrawal: Veterans withdrawing from a course due to an emergency (e.g., illness, childcare issues, relocation) will not lose their benefits.
Facilitation for Military Spouses: Professional licenses can be transferred between states for servicemembers and their spouses, making it easier for them to continue working after relocation.
Tax Relief and Consumer Contracts: Servicemembers and their families can maintain their residency for tax purposes after relocation and more easily terminate consumer contracts (e.g., telecom, gym memberships) in case of sudden military order changes.
Expanded Mobility Support: Disabled veterans can receive additional vehicles or car modifications, such as wheelchair lifts, as medical services.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-22
92%
For 380
Against 35
Abstain 0
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Became Law
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7939
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2022-06-03
Voting date: 2022-12-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 546
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7939.

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 2022-06-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Continuity of Educational Benefits: Veterans and their families continue to receive financial support for education, even if their classes are interrupted, converted to distance learning, or schools close due to an emergency. These periods will not count against overall benefit limits.
  • Flexibility in Benefit Use: Time limits for using educational benefits (e.g., GI Bill) are extended if a veteran was prevented from pursuing education due to an emergency situation.
  • Support for Course Withdrawal: Veterans withdrawing from a course due to an emergency (e.g., illness, childcare issues, relocation) will not lose their benefits.
  • Facilitation for Military Spouses: Professional licenses can be transferred between states for servicemembers and their spouses, making it easier for them to continue working after relocation.
  • Tax Relief and Consumer Contracts: Servicemembers and their families can maintain their residency for tax purposes after relocation and more easily terminate consumer contracts (e.g., telecom, gym memberships) in case of sudden military order changes.
  • Expanded Mobility Support: Disabled veterans can receive additional vehicles or car modifications, such as wheelchair lifts, as medical services.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-333.

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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