[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16506]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   VETERANS EDUCATION COUNSELING ACT

  (Ms. CHU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, more than 2.5 million Americans have served our 
country in Iraq and Afghanistan. They placed themselves in harm's way 
so we could live safely at home.
  The benefits veterans receive for their service hardly repays them 
for the sacrifices that they have made. Nonetheless, they need the 
help. This is why we must ensure veterans can access every benefit they 
have earned, benefits like educational counseling.
  While the VA does a great job providing vocational rehab, many 
veterans aren't aware of the educational counseling they are entitled 
to as part of their GI benefits. That is why I am introducing the 
Veterans Education Counseling Act. It directs the VA to differentiate 
between these two benefits and makes the application process available 
online. This helps every veteran make the right choice for their lives 
and their future.
  I encourage all of my colleagues to join me in passing this bill.

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