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H.R. 2420 117th Congress House

Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a modern information technology service to process claims for educational assistance under chapters 30… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a modern information technology service to process claims for educational assistance under chapters 30, 33, 35, and 36 of title 38, United States Code.

Introduced: April 8, 2021 Introduced by: Barry Moore Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archives
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Higher educationPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costsStudent recordsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits. Under the bill, the VA must ensure the service has specified capabilities, including the ability for entitled individuals to electronically apply for, withdraw from, transfer, and amend their educational assistance entitlement.

The VA must annually report on the updated cost, schedule, and performance of the project for implementing the information technology service. Additionally, the VA must submit a notification if certain actions occur, such as an instance where a key business objective is not attained.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2167 GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2420: Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2420/
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"H.R. 2420: Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2420/.
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H.R. 2420, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2420/.
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