H.R. 1635 · 118th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Introduced
- 2023-03-17
- Latest action
- 2023-04-18 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
This bill increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount.