H.R. 3897 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2019Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. 1. Increase of monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis (a) In general Section 3313(c)(1)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking clause (iii); (2) by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (iii); and (3) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting clause (ii). (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to a quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after August 1, 2020.