H.R. 2099 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2017Mr. Takano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to consider certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017. 2. Consideration of certain time spent receiving medical care from Secretary of Defense as active duty for purposes of eligibility for post-9/11 educational assistance (a) In general Section 3301(1)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting 12301(h), after 12301(g),. (b) Retroactive application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply as if such amendment were enacted immediately after the enactment of the Post- 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–252).