H.R. 421 · 109th Congress
G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Sweeney
- Introduced
- 2005-01-26
- Latest action
- 2005-09-29 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Summary
G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly stipend to each individual who is entitled to veterans' basic educational assistance and is pursuing full-time a doctoral degree in the sciences of engineering, mathematics, or other technology disciplines. Allows such payment in addition to any other authorized Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance.
Makes such payment $1,200 a month (adjusted for inflation for fiscal years after 2005) for up to 60 months.