Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7323
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Introduced: 2024-02-13
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education

Student aid and college costs

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-02-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill requires that the Department of Veterans Affairs disapprove courses of education provided by educational institutions that charge higher than in-state tuition for individuals utilizing the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve education benefits while living in the state where the education is located, regardless of the individual’s state of residence.</p><!--tinycomments|2.1|data:application/json;base64,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-->

tv_txt: IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7323 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans in-state tuition rate for purposes of selected reserve educational assistance program (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10 before the period at the end. (b) Conforming amendments Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2025. 3. Limitation on amount of entitlement to educational assistance payable for flight training under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (g)(3)(C), by striking In the case and inserting Subject to the limitation under subsection (m), in the case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Limitation on use of entitlement for flight training (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the maximum amount payable under this chapter to an individual, over the lifetime of the individual, for tuition and fees for the pursuit of a program of flight training offered by a public institution of higher learning that leads to a degree, certificate, or other non-college degree, regardless of how many such programs the individual pursues, is— (A) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during the academic year beginning on August 1, 2025, $115,749; or (B) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during an academic year beginning on August 1 of any subsequent year, the amount in effect under this subsection for the previous academic year beginning on August 1, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this title. (2) Pursuit on less than a full-time basis In the case of an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of any of paragraph (3) through (7) of section 3311(b) of this title, the maximum amount payable under paragraph (1) is— (A) the amount in effect under paragraph (1), multiplied by (B) the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (6) of subsection (c). (3) Prior use of entitlement In the case of an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter and who uses any of such entitlement prior to the pursuit of a program of flight training offered by a public institution of higher learning that leads to a degree, certificate, or other non-college degree, the maximum amount of payable to the individual under this subsection is— (A) the maximum total amount in effect under paragraph (1), minus (B) the amount of entitlement to educational assistance the individual used before enrolling in such program. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2025, and shall apply with respect to an individual who first pursues a program of flight training on or after August 1, 2025.

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans in-state tuition rate for purposes of selected reserve educational assistance program (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10 before the period at the end. (b) Conforming amendments Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2025. 3. Limitation on amount of entitlement to educational assistance payable for flight training under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (g)(3)(C), by striking In the case and inserting Subject to the limitation under subsection (m), in the case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Limitation on use of entitlement for flight training (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the maximum amount payable under this chapter to an individual, over the lifetime of the individual, for tuition and fees for the pursuit of a program of flight training offered by a public institution of higher learning that leads to a degree, certificate, or other non-college degree, regardless of how many such programs the individual pursues, is— (A) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during the academic year beginning on August 1, 2025, $115,749; or (B) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during an academic year beginning on August 1 of any subsequent year, the amount in effect under this subsection for the previous academic year beginning on August 1, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this title. (2) Pursuit on less than a full-time basis In the case of an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of any of paragraph (3) through (7) of section 3311(b) of this title, the maximum amount payable under paragraph (1) is— (A) the amount in effect under paragraph (1), multiplied by (B) the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (6) of subsection (c). (3) Prior use of entitlement In the case of an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter and who uses any of such entitlement prior to the pursuit of a program of flight training offered by a public institution of higher learning that leads to a degree, certificate, or other non-college degree, the maximum amount of payable to the individual under this subsection is— (A) the maximum total amount in effect under paragraph (1), minus (B) the amount of entitlement to educational assistance the individual used before enrolling in such program. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2025, and shall apply with respect to an individual who first pursues a program of flight training on or after August 1, 2025.

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 571 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7323 [Report No. 118–675, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Van Orden (for himself and Mr. McGarvey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned September 16, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with amendments Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic September 16, 2024 Committee on Armed Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 13, 2024 A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans in-state tuition rate for purposes of selected reserve educational assistance program (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10 before the period at the end. (b) Conforming amendments Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2024. 3. Limitation on amount of entitlement to educational assistance payable for flight training under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (g)(3)(C), by striking In the case and inserting Subject to the limitation under subsection (m), in the case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Limitation on use of entitlement for flight training (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and subject to paragraph (2), the maximum total amount payable under this chapter for tuition and fees in the case of an individual pursuing a degree-granting or non-degree-granting program of flight training offered by a public institution of higher learning is— (A) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during the academic year beginning on August 1, 2025, $108,480; and (B) in the case of an individual who first pursues such a program during any subsequent academic year, the amount in effect under this subsection for the previous academic year beginning on August 1, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this title. (2) An individual who receives educational assistance under this subsection may not receive more than the maximum total amount in effect under paragraph (1) with respect to the individual, regardless of when the individual pursues the program of flight training or how many such programs the individual pursues. (3) An individual who receives educational assistance under this subsection in an amount equal to less than the maximum total amount in effect under paragraph (1) shall be entitled to additional educational assistance under this chapter in an amount equal to the difference between— (A) the amount the individual received under this subsection, and (B) the maximum total amount in effect under paragraph (1). . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2025, and shall apply with respect to an individual who first pursues a program of flight training on or after August 1, 2025.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes. .

September 16, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with amendments September 16, 2024 Committee on Armed Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Van Orden (for himself and Mr. McGarvey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code.

1. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans in-State tuition rate for purposes of Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10 before the period at the end. (b) Conforming amendments Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2024.