H.R. 3414 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs to members of the reserve components serving on active duty in support of contingency operations.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editVeterans Upward Bound Improvement Act - Amends the wiki and be the firstHigher Education Act of 1965 to provide a detailed summaryprohibit members of the bill!)Armed Forces Reserves who served on active duty in support of a contingency operation on or after September 11, 2001, from being deemed ineligible for participation in federal TRIO programs due to age. (TRIO programs prepare disadvantaged students for, and support their pursuit of, postsecondary education.)
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007:9/19/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on EducationHigher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Labor.Competitiveness.
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== Points in Favor ==

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