S. 1211 · 113th Congress
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Boxer
- Introduced
- 2013-06-20
- Latest action
- 2013-10-30 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.
Summary
Prohibits any person, except with written permission from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from using the phrases "GI Bill" and "Post-9/11 GI Bill" in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner that reasonably and falsely suggests that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).