United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8889 — Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Repair Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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.

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Armed forces and national security Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Employment discrimination and employee rights Government studies and investigations Military personnel and dependents Minority employment Racial and ethnic relations Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs Women's employment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8889 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8889?
HR 8889 is sponsored by Seth Moulton (D).
What is the current status of HR 8889?
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 8889?
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