S1309-118

Introduced

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs discloses to individuals entitled to educational assistance from the Department risks associated with using such assistance at particular educational institutions and to restore entitlement of students to such assistance who are pursuing programs of education at educational institutions that are subject to Federal or State civil enforcement action, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 26, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates improving transparency and accountability of educational institutions for purposes of veterans educational assistance and requires restoration of entitlement to veterans educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by civil enforcement actions against educational institutions Section 3699(b)(1) of title 38, United States. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Education, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.

Who Benefits and How

Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

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 Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates improving transparency and accountability of educational institutions for purposes of veterans educational assistance.
  • Requires restoration of entitlement to veterans educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by civil enforcement actions against educational institutions Section 3699(b)(1) of title 38, United States...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates improving transparency and accountability of educational institutions for purposes of veterans educational assistance and requires restoration of entitlement to veterans educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by civil enforcement actions against educational institutions Section 3699(b)(1) of title 38, United States.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Education, Environment, Veterans Affairs

Primary Purpose

The bill creates improving transparency and accountability of educational institutions for purposes of veterans educational assistance and requires restoration of entitlement to veterans educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by civil enforcement actions against educational institutions Section 3699(b)(1) of title 38, United States.

Policy Domains

Veterans Education Environment Veterans Affairs

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill:
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill:
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Schatz (for himself and Mr. Rounds) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Education Environment Veterans Affairs

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