H.R. 7119 (Introduced in House) — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.

Section 3680(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by striking the em dash at the end and inserting “during the following periods:”;

(2)

in subparagraph (A)—

(A)

by striking “during periods” and inserting “Periods”; and

(B)

by striking “not exceed 4 weeks; or” and inserting “only continue until the earlier of—”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following new clauses:

“(i) the date of the end of the term, quarter, or semester during which the temporary closure occurred; and

“(ii) the date that is eight weeks after the date of the temporary closure.”

(3)

in subparagraph (B)—

(A)

by striking “solely” and inserting “Solely”; and

(B)

by striking “during periods” and inserting “periods”.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes.