S. 1936 · 117th Congress
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
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This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · May 27, 2021
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
First, the bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and for eligibility under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents an individual from participating.
Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning that charge higher tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The bill also makes adjustments to the time limitation for using educational assistance under this program.
The VA must implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits.
Finally, the bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program to provide veterans with opportunities for long-term employment.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
Latest action (Dec 15, 2021): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 27, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.