United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 8514 — Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the stipend for books and educational costs and mandates annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3313(c)(1)(B)(iv)(I)

    $1,000 → $1,400

    Increases the book stipend from $1,000 to $1,400.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3313(e)(2)(B)(i)

    $1,000 → $1,400

    Increases another educational stipend from $1,000 to $1,400.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 3313

    (m) Annual Increase in Stipend for Books, Supplies, Equipment, and Other Educational Costs.--With respect to fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the amounts payable under subsections (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I), (e)(2)(B)(i), and (g)(3)(A)(iii), equal to the percentage by which-- (1) the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1).

    Establishes a mechanism for annual increases in educational stipends based on inflation.

Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  6. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8514 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.
Who sponsors HR 8514?
HR 8514 is sponsored by Vasquez, Gabe (Democratic), Valadao, David G. (Republican), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Chavez-DeRemer, Lori (Republican), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Harder, Josh (Democratic), Larsen, Rick (Democratic), Salinas, Andrea (Democratic), Levin, Mike (Democratic), and Horsford, Steven (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8514?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8514?
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