2806 -- Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019 | Poliscope

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019

2806

116th Congress

Armed Forces and National Security

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

November 6, 2019

Latest Action

November 6, 2019

Primary Sponsor

Ron WydenDemocratic(OR)

Momentum (last 30 days)

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Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Expansion Act of 2019 This bill expands the list of work-study activities that qualify for payment of work-study allowances under Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation, training, and education programs. Under the bill, the following activities carried out at the offices of Members of Congress qualify as work-study activities: the distribution of information to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents concerning benefits and services; and the preparation and processing of documents, including those used to file veterans benefits claims.