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Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001
Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 29, 2001
Latest Action
December 27, 2001
Primary Sponsor
Christopher H. SmithRepublican(NJ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
96pct
273d open
vs 5,767 other HR bills in the 107th — cohort avg 49d
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Filing registrants (2)
2002 · year_end · Veterans
H.R.4015:To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans. H.R.2020:To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period over which an individual must make payment to the Secretary to become entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, to prospectively permit any servicemember to withdraw an election not to enroll under the Montgomery GI Bill, and to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill. H.R.320: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program, by increasing the amount of basic educational assistance, by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program, by authorizing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make accelerated payments of basic educational assistance. H.R.1291,H.RES.310, S.1088: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and improve authorities relating to education benefits, burial benefits, and vocational rehabilitation benefits for veterans, to modify certain authorities relating to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. H.R.442:To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a home loan guarantee available to a veteran. H.R.801: An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for CHAMPVA, to provide for family coverage and retroactive expansion of the increase in maximum benefits under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, to make technical amendments. H.R.1696: To expedite the construction of the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia. S.1088: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to facilitate the use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for education leading to employment in high technology industry.
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), President of the U.S., SENATE
2001 · year_end · Veterans
Attended meetings with VA Secretary, Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs to discuss issues of importance for veterans and their survivors. HR 1291, 21st Century Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act, entire bill. S 131, Veterans' Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2001, entire bill. HR 2620, VA-HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, Title 1. S 1216, VA-HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, Title 1.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2001 · year_end · Veterans
H.R.320: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program, by increasing the amount of basic educational assistance, by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program, by authorizing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make accelerated payments of basic educational assistance. H.R.442:To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a home loan guarantee available to a veteran. H.R.801: An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for CHAMPVA, to provide for family coverage and retroactive expansion of the increase in maximum benefits under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, to make technical amendments. H.R.1291: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational benefits for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill. H.R.1696: To expedite the construction of the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia. H.R.2020: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period over which an individual must make payment to the Secretary to become entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, to prospectively permit any service-member to withdraw an election not to enroll under the Montgomery GI Bill, and to provide for certain service-members to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2001 · mid_year · Veterans
H.R.320: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program, by increasing the amount of basic educational assistance, by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program, by authorizing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make accelerated payments of basic educational assistance. H.R.442:To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a home loan guarantee available to a veteran. H.R.801: An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for CHAMPVA, to provide for family coverage and retroactive expansion of the increase in maximum benefits under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, to make technical amendments. H.R.1291: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational benefits for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill. H.R.1696: To expedite the construction of the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia. H.R.2020: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period over which an individual must make payment to the Secretary to become entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, to prospectively permit any service-member to withdraw an election not to enroll under the Montgomery GI Bill, and to provide for certain service-members to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)