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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1836

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance and addresses other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. Specifically, the bill expands the type of duty that is eligible for such educational assistance.

Beginning on August 1, 2025, types of duty eligible for educational assistance benefits include (1) active duty for training performed by a member of the Armed Forces on or after this date, and (2) active duty for training occurring before this date only if the individual is a member on or after this date. Furthermore, beginning on August 1, 2032, duty eligible for these benefits includes active or inactive duty training performed by a member of the Armed Forces before, on, or after August 1, 2032.

Educational assistance eligibility for individuals who performed qualifying types of duty as provided in the bill before August 1, 2025, expires on the latter of (1) August 1, 2040, or (2) the end of the 15-year period after their discharge or release from the Armed Forces. For individuals who performed such duty on or after August 1, 2025, educational assistance eligibility does not expire. Furthermore, the bill provides for the expiration of eligibility applicable to individuals subject to two different periods of eligible duty.

The bill also makes adjustments to certain loan fees under the VA home loan program, including the fee for an interest rate reduction refinancing loan.

Additionally, the VA must provide information to new veterans that includes a description of the medical care, services, and other benefits they are entitled to through the VA.

What just happenedJan 13, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49](D-CA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Jan 12, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jan 12, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).

  4. Jan 12, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).

  5. Jan 12, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 5).

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  7. Jan 12, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H62-63)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Jan 12, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (AL) amendment No. 2.

  10. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  11. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ross amendment No. 1.

  12. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1836.

  13. Jan 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  14. Jan 12, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H50-64)

  15. Jan 10, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 860 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  16. Jan 6, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

  17. Jan 6, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-222.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Jan 6, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-222.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  23. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJan 12, 202253

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance and addresses other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. Specifically, the bill expands the type of duty that is eligible for such educational assistance.

Beginning on August 1, 2025, types of duty eligible for educational assistance benefits include (1) active duty for training performed by a member of the Armed Forces on or after this date, and (2) active duty for training occurring before this date only if the individual is a member on or after this date. Furthermore, beginning on August 1, 2032, duty eligible for these benefits includes active or inactive duty training performed by a member of the Armed Forces before, on, or after August 1, 2032.

Educational assistance eligibility for individuals who performed qualifying types of duty as provided in the bill before August 1, 2025, expires on the latter of (1) August 1, 2040, or (2) the end of the 15-year period after their discharge or release from the Armed Forces. For individuals who performed such duty on or after August 1, 2025, educational assistance eligibility does not expire. Furthermore, the bill provides for the expiration of eligibility applicable to individuals subject to two different periods of eligible duty.

The bill also makes adjustments to certain loan fees under the VA home loan program, including the fee for an interest rate reduction refinancing loan.

Additionally, the VA must provide information to new veterans that includes a description of the medical care, services, and other benefits they are entitled to through the VA.

Reported to HouseJan 6, 20227

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance and makes adjustments to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program. Specifically, the bill expands the type of duty that is eligible for such educational assistance.

Beginning on August 1, 2025, types of duty eligible for educational assistance benefits include (1) active duty for training performed by a member of the Armed Forces on or after this date, and (2) active duty for training occurring before this date only if the individual is a member on or after this date. Furthermore, beginning on August 1, 2032, duty eligible for these benefits includes active or inactive duty training performed by a member of the Armed Forces before, on, or after August 1, 2032.

Educational assistance eligibility for individuals who performed qualifying types of duty as provided in the bill before August 1, 2025, expires on the latter of (1) August 1, 2040, or (2) the end of the 15-year period after their discharge or release from the Armed Forces. For individuals who performed such duty on or after August 1, 2025, educational assistance eligibility does not expire. Furthermore, the bill provides for the expiration of eligibility applicable to individuals subject to two different periods of eligible duty.

The bill also makes adjustments to certain loan fees under the VA home loan program, including the fee for an interest rate reduction refinancing loan.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2021

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance. Specifically, the bill adjusts the type of service that entitles a member of the Armed Forces, reserves, or National Guard to such assistance. Under the bill, service by a reservist or National Guard member that is entitled to pay counts toward benefit eligibility. Such service includes training, active military service, inactive training, and general duty for which basic pay is warranted.

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 — Informed