Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Veterans' education2008-05-01T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5363Bill Introduced: H.R.5947 Returning Soldiers' Bill of Rights Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/action/1522352008-05-01T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5740 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/action/1492332008-04-09T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-07:/action/1470152008-03-07T00:00:00Z
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2732 A bill to expand the definition of independent student under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include active members of the National Guard or Reserve forces of the United States and to prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under such Act.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-07:/action/1470222008-03-07T00:00:00Z
A bill to expand the definition of independent student under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include active members of the National Guard or Reserve forces of the United States and to prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under such Act.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2677 Supporting Education for Returning Veterans Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/action/1463882008-02-28T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to institutions of higher education to establish programs for the provision of services and support to veterans who are students at such institutions, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5474 Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-19:/action/1459242008-02-19T00:00:00Z
To prevent payments of educational assistance for veterans and members of the Selected Reserve from being offset in the calculation of financial aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2640 Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/1457752008-02-14T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5229 Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/action/1446192008-02-06T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2599 Military Spouse Education and Employment Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/action/1445862008-02-06T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide enhanced education and employment opportunities for military spouses.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2575 Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/action/1443162008-01-30T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/1440832008-01-28T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 28, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-181. Bill Signed by President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/1440822008-01-28T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 28, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Introduced: H.R.5143 Securing Success for Veterans on Campus Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/1439592008-01-28T00:00:00Z
To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/action/1430162008-01-24T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 24, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/action/1430152008-01-22T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 22, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-16:/action/1419042008-01-16T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/1417522007-12-28T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 28, 2007: Vetoed by President. Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/1416932007-12-28T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 28, 2007: Pocket Vetoed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.797 Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-26:/action/1417182007-12-26T00:00:00Z
An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters relating to burial and memorial affairs, and other matters under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-157. Bill Signed by President: H.R.797 Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-26:/action/1417022007-12-26T00:00:00Z
An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters relating to burial and memorial affairs, and other matters under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 26, 2007: Signed by President.