GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

Bill: 117-hr-2167
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Educational facilities and institutions
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: 

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

 
This bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from pursuing their chosen program of education.

action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

 
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 another reason that prevents an individual from participating. 
 
Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of 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.

action_date: 2021-05-18
text: 

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

 
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 another reason that prevents an individual from participating. 
 
Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: Introduced in House