A bill 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, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs calculates the annual book and supply stipend for veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. Currently, the stipend amount is set at a fixed rate. This bill would require automatic annual increases to help keep pace with rising educational costs. **Who it affects:** Veterans and their eligible family members who use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to pay for college, vocational training, or other approved educational programs. **What would change:** Instead of receiving the same book/supply stipend amount each year, veterans would see their stipend increase annually. This would help their educational purchasing power keep up with inflation and rising costs of textbooks, equipment, and other school supplies. **Current status:** The bill is still in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress.

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