U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, applauded the Senate passage of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, legislation he introduced to enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill.
 
“This bill invests in the proven success of our veterans,” said Isakson. “When our veterans return home, they should have every opportunity available to them to pursue their desired profession and career. I thank Congress for quickly approving this bipartisan, bicameral legislative package. This is a great victory for our veterans and their futures.”
 
Isakson introduced the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 with U.S. Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., ranking member of the Senate VA committee, on Thursday, July 20, and it was passed by the committee on Wednesday, July 26.
 
“This bipartisan bill will help our nation’s service members transition back to civilian life by opening doors for their future success,” said Tester. “It also does right by Guardsmen and Reservists by getting them the education, housing and healthcare that they have earned. I look forward to working with President Trump to quickly sign our bill into law.”
 
The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 was passed by the U.S. House on Monday, July 24. Following today’s Senate passage, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 will go to the president’s desk to be signed into law.