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H.R. 2257 115th Congress House

Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced: April 28, 2017 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security National Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

This bill revises eligibility for, and the amounts of, Department of Veterans Affairs post-9/11 educational assistance based on a service member's active duty service, excluding training. Full benefits are available for service members who serve 36 months on active duty, and tiered lesser amounts are available for service members who serve for shorter periods.

The bill consolidates certain of these tiers and increases the amount of assistance for individuals who serve on active duty for: (1) at least 6 months but less than 18 months, and (2) at least 90 days but less than 6 months.


 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 3218 Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • S 1362 Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2257: Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2257/
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