Description: TO PASS S.3398, EXTENDING FROM 8 TO 10 YEARS THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH A VETERAN OR AN ELIGIBLE WIFE OR WIDOW MAY UTILIZE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
Bill summary: (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 8 year delimiting date for pursuit of educational programs for eligible veterans discharged or released from active duty between January 31, 1955 and September 1, 1966 shall run from July 1, 1966.
Bill titles: An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowances paid to eligible veterans and other persons; to make improvements in the educational assistance programs; and for other purposes.; A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 10-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, wives, and widows.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 120-66, p. S7839;
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov