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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LEVIN of California:H.R. 1836.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H1358]
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H. Rept. 117-222

- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) 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 assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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16:23:29
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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16:23:28
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 135 (Roll no. 6).
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 5).
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14:56:29
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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14:56:28
Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H62-63)
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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14:03:29
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (AL) amendment No. 2.
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14:02:46
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
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13:55:38
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ross amendment No. 1.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1836.
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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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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H50-64)
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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.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-222.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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2021-03-11
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2021-03-11
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2021-03-11
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2021-03-11
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2021-03-11
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H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57671
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on November 4, 2021
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CBO’s Estimate of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57714
As Posted to the Website of the House Committee on Rules
Armed Forces and National Security
- 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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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance. Specifically, the bill adjusts the type of service that entitles a member of the Armed Forces, reserves, or National Guard to such assistance. Under the bill, service by a reservist or National Guard member that is entitled to pay counts toward benefit eligibility. Such service includes training, active military service, inactive training, and general duty for which basic pay is warranted.
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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 makes adjustments to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program. 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.
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Passed House
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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.

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
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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 assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 117-225 to replace the base text of the bill with a fully paid-for expansion of GI Bill benefits to members of the Guard and Reserve who are on Federal Active Duty orders for missions other than training.
Amendment sought to replace the base text of the bill with a fully paid-for expansion of GI Bill benefits to members of the Guard and Reserve who are on Federal Active Duty orders for missions other than training.
2022-02-16T09:56:13Z
2022-01-12
On agreeing to the Moore (AL) amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 225 (Roll no. 4).
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On agreeing to the Moore (AL) amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 225 (Roll no. 4).
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The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A003) pursuant to the rule.
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Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Moore (AL). (consideration: CR H60-62; text: CR H60)
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House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Moore (AL).
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House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Moore (AL) amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 225 (Roll no. 4).
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Amendment failed by House: On agreeing to the Moore (AL) amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 225 (Roll no. 4).
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 117-225 to require the VA to inform new veterans of the medical care and services for which they are eligible, including community care under the MISSION Act; mental health care, including the Veterans Crisis Line; care relating to military sexual trauma; and any other information the Secretary deems appropriate.
2022-02-16T09:56:13Z
2022-01-12
On agreeing to the Ross amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the Ross amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
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Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Ross. (consideration: CR H59-60; text: CR H59)
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House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Ross.
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ross amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rule Committee Print 117-25 is adopted.
2022-02-16T09:56:13Z
2022-01-12
On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
- Rules Committee
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On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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2022-01-12T05:00:00Z
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- Referred in Senate
2022-01-12T05:00:00Z
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2022-01-06T05:00:00Z
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2021-03-11T05:00:00Z
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2022-01-13
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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