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Week Ending June 26, 2009

H.R.1172 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors.

The VA Secretary is directed to include on the VA website a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors including links to those organization’s websites.

The information must include the statement that it is not an all-inclusive list of scholarships available and that the Secretary has not verified the information made available and does not endorse any offer made.

The bill notes that the number of degree-granting institutions and non-degree training schools has significantly increased since WWII to total a combined 6,536 institutions.

Sponsor:  Rep. John Boozman (AR-3^rd)

Vote: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 422).

Cost to the taxpayers: “CBO estimates that implementing the bill would have no significant impact on the federal budget”

Earmark Certification:   H.R. 1172 does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

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