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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational as- sistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Pro- gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021, aims to ensure that the time members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It defines "other qualifying duty" to include active duty for training performed by Armed Forces members before, on, or after August 1, 2032, as well as inactive duty training on or after that date. The bill also extends certain housing loan fees and modifies the interest rate reduction refinancing loan fee. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide new veterans with information about their medical care and service benefits, including mental health care and military sexual trauma-related services, in a manner that encourages them to seek support.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Mike Levin (D)*,
Conor Lamb (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Kilili Sablan (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1836/all-info | 03/12/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836eh.pdf | 01/14/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836eh.pdf.pdf | 01/14/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836rh.pdf | 01/07/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836rh.pdf.pdf | 01/07/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836ih.pdf | 05/14/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1836/BILLS-117hr1836ih.pdf.pdf | 05/14/2021 |
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