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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021

Introduced: June 8, 2021 Introduced by: Levin, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 12, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 12, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2022
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.
Jan 12, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (AL) amendment No. 2.
Jan 12, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).
Jan 12, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 5).
Jan 12, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 12, 2022
Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H62-63)
Jan 12, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ross amendment No. 1.
Jan 12, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1836.
Jan 12, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H50-64)
Jan 10, 2022
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.
Jan 6, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Jan 6, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-222.
Nov 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 12, 2022 House · vote #6 On Passage Passed 287–135 See who voted →
Jan 12, 2022 House · vote #5 On Motion to Recommit Failed 204–219 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

2 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 152 Moore, Barry Amendment sought to replace the base text of the bill with a fully paid-for expansion of GI Bill benefits to … Failed Jan 12, 2022
HAMDT 151 Ross, Deborah K. An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 117-225 to require the VA to inform new veterans of… Agreed to Jan 12, 2022
HAMDT 150 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text… Agreed to Jan 12, 2022
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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's happening now January 13, 2022

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 860 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time duri…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4 Republican 1
Lamb, Conor
· Jun 8, 2021
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Mar 18, 2021
 D
Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Mar 16, 2021
 R
Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Mar 11, 2021
Palazzo, Steven
· Mar 11, 2021
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Mar 11, 2021
RYAN, TIM
· Mar 11, 2021
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Mar 11, 2021
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