To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Education, Environment, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Education, Environment, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Menendez introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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