; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B): (B) For purposes of providing a monthly housing stipend described in section 3313(c) to an eligible veteran or eligible person for whom the Secretary is providing educational assistance under chapter 33 of this title during a period that is the last semester, term, or academic period pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall treat the veteran or person as pursuing a program of education on more than a half-time basis. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after August 1, 2023. 3. Notice of Department of Veterans Affairs rulemakings affecting the educational assistance programs of the Department (a) In general Subchapter III of chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3699C. Notice of rulemakings relating to educational assistance programs In the case of a rulemaking by the Secretary that is not subject to notice requirements under section 553(b)(A) of title 5, and that relates to any educational assistance program of the Department, the Secretary may not implement the rule before the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Secretary makes available to students, educational institutions, and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives notice of, and justification for, the rulemaking. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3699B the following new item: 3699C. Notice of rulemakings relating to educational assistance programs. . (c) Effective date Section 3699C of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to a rulemaking on or after August 1, 2024. 4. Notice to educational