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HOUSE 1836117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

Last Action
1/13/2022

Actions

  • 2022-01-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2022-01-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2022-01-12On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).
  • 2022-01-12Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).
  • 2022-01-12On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 5).
  • 2022-01-12The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2022-01-12Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H62-63)
  • 2022-01-12The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2022-01-12DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (AL) amendment No. 2.
  • 2022-01-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2022-01-12DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ross amendment No. 1.
  • 2022-01-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1836.
  • 2022-01-12Rule 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.
  • 2022-01-12Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H50-64)
  • 2022-01-10Rules 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.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-01-12 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (9)

  • Mark Takano (D-CA)
  • Steven Palazzo (R-MS)
  • Nancy Mace (R-SC)
  • TIM RYAN (D-OH)
  • Chris Pappas (D-NH)
  • Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
  • Frank Mrvan (D-IN)
  • MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)
  • Conor Lamb (D-PA)

Subjects

  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Higher education
  • Interest, dividends, interest rates
  • Military education and training
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care
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