H.R. 5545: REMOTE Act

117th Congress

To extend certain expiring provisions of law relating to benefits provided under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsor: Rep. David Trone — D — MD

Makes changes to programs affecting education benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Section 2 would extend provisions related to the use of VA education benefits during the coronavirus pandemic through June 1, 2022. Section 4 would allow students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill to enroll in an extra course during their final academic term to continue receiving a monthly housing allowance. Section 5 would extend the period during which people participating in apprenticeships or on-the-job training receive full benefits while unemployed or underemployed in a given month, through June 1, 2022. Section 6 would increase several of the fees paid by borrowers obtaining home loans guarantee by VA in 2031.

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