United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6251 — Educational Award Parity Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Allows AmeriCorps members who are 55 years of age or older and served in any program, including the National Civilian Community Corps or Volunteers in Service to America, to transfer their national service educational award to a family member. Currently, only members who served in AmeriCorps State and National may transfer such an award.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Education Family relationships Higher education National and community service Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Student aid and college costs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6251 do?
Allows AmeriCorps members who are 55 years of age or older and served in any program, including the National Civilian Community Corps or Volunteers in Service to America, to transfer their national service educational award to a family member. Currently, only members who served in AmeriCorps State and National may transfer such an award.
Who sponsors HR 6251?
HR 6251 is sponsored by Doris Matsui (D).
What is the current status of HR 6251?
This bill died with 116th 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 6251?
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