The implementation of a 2017 law that reauthorized and expanded Education Assistance programs for u. S. Military veterans. Live coverage here on cspan 3. I want to thank you for joining us. We will begin our first oversight hearing on the implementation of hr3218 the veterans assistance education act of 2017. This bill was designed, rather signed into law by president trump. Its a great example of what congress can do when we put the american people, and in this case, our Veterans First and foremost. In addition to the efforts of chairman roe, the bill was a result of many of our bsos, two of whom are joined with us today on the panel. This was the first major improvement to the gi bill since 2011. It encompassed measures brought to the committee. We can be proud of this achievement to pass the forever gi bill. The subcommittees work has just begun. Its critical that we work in tandem with the va, with veterans groups and other stakeholders as the department begins the implementation o
Good afternoon everybody. The subcommittee will come to order. I have to apologize in advance. I have to step out and have asked congressman to preside in my absence. So thank you for that. I want to thank everybody for joining us for todays hearing of the subcommittee on Economic Opportunity where we will begin our first oversight hearing on the implementation of hr 3218, the harry veterans assistance act of 2017 this bill was designed or signed into law on august 16th, 2017 and a great example of what congress can do with we put the American People and in this case our Veterans First and foremost in addition to the efforts of chairman row and other members of this committee, it was it result of the good efforts of many of our vsos. Two of whom are joined with us on the panel, student veterans of america. This was the first major improvement to the gi bill since 2011 and brought forth by many members of this house. To serve either in uniform or along side their active duty spouse or p
I have to apologize in advance. I have to step out and have asked congressman to preside in my absence. So thank you for that. I want to thank everybody for joining us for todays hearing of the subcommittee on Economic Opportunity where we will begin our first oversight hearing on the implementation of hr 3218, the harry veterans assistance act of 2017 this bill was designed or signed into law on august 16th, 2017 and a great example of what congress can do with we put the American People and in this case our Veterans First and foremost in addition to the efforts of chairman row and other members of this committee, it was it result of the good efforts of many of our vsos. Two of whom are joined with us on the panel, student veterans of america. This was the first major improvement to the gi bill since 2011 and brought forth by many members of this house. To serve either in uniform or along side their active duty spouse or parent. While we can all be proud of the collectedive achievemen
Veterans Education Programs. A house Veterans Affair xplt wanted to know how thats going. Witnesses from various va offices responsible for the administration of education benefits for former soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen talked about their efforts to implement the 2017 law and about an Information Technology snag that created confusion among students. This is an hour and 15 minutes. The subcommittee will come to order. I have to apologize in advance. I have to step out and have asked congressman to preside in my absence. So thank you for that. I want to thank everybody for joining us for todays hearing of the subcommittee on Economic Opportunity where we will begin our first oversight hearing on the implementation of hr 3218, the harry veterans assistance act of 2017 this bill was designed or signed into law on august 16th, 2017 and a great example of what congress can do with we put the American People and in this case our Veterans First and foremost in addition to the effor
Congress passed a law earlier this year that expands military veterans Education Programs. A house Veterans Affair xplt wanted to know how thats going. Witnesses from various va offices responsible for the administration of education benefits for former soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen talked about their efforts to implement the 2017 law and about an Information Technology snag that created confusion among students. This is an hour and 15 minutes. The subcommittee will come to order. I have to apologize in advance. I have to step out and have asked congressman to preside in my absence. So thank you for that. I want to thank everybody for joining us for todays hearing of the subcommittee on Economic Opportunity where we will begin our first oversight hearing on the implementation of hr 3218, the harry veterans assistance act of 2017 this bill was designed or signed into law on august 16th, 2017 and a great example of what congress can do with we put the American People and in this