Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 became law 231 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
IntroducedApr 13, 2021
ReportedMay 26, 2021
Passed one chamberJun 24, 2021
Passed bothNov 15, 2021
LawNov 30, 2021
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 61 words.
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 15 of 292 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 520 words
- Subjects
- Higher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensation
- Latest action
- Nov 30, 2021: Became Public Law No: 117-68.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 3
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 117th H.R. 2167 GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act D · Passed one chamber
- 117th H.R. 2457 Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act R · Introduced
- 117th S. 1936 GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 D · Reported
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]