Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act
Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Raise GI Bill Book Stipend to $1,400
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Student veterans — and in some cases eligible dependents and spouses — would have more money to cover the cost of textbooks, lab supplies, and equipment needed for their coursework. This is especially helpful for students in programs like nursing, engineering, or trades where required supplies can be very expensive.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) and Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) reintroduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act (H.R. 1965) to provide an annual increase in the stipend for books and supplies under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, raising the maximum from $1,000 to $1,400.
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In a profile of Rep. Gabe Vasquez's legislative efforts, the report notes his introduction of the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, which aims to increase the books and supplies stipend for veterans pursuing higher education to keep pace with rising costs.
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Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act
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