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The National Service GI Bill Act

USA116th CongressHR-5829| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2020
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The National Service GI Bill Act This bill requires in-state tuition for certain volunteers, revises the requirements to receive certain national service grants, and revises AmeriCorps educational awards. It also requires certain grant programs to educate students about the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, states must charge in-state tuition rates for institutions of higher education to volunteers who have served in a national service position (i.e., AmeriCorps) for one year, as well as for their spouses and children. Additionally, states and subdivisions must submit a plan to the Corporation for National and Community Service to receive certain grants. Such a plan must (1) ensure that students are notified of and encouraged to commit to a term of service in the military, a national service program, or a public service job; (2) ensure that students are provided information about these options; and (3) include assurances that it will request each high school student to indicate a preference for a program and to register their intent to serve in the program. It revises AmeriCorps educational awards by (1) increasing the amount of such awards, and (2) modifying the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income such awards. Further, AmeriCorps volunteers are eligible for appointment in the competitive service. (Currently, Peace Corps volunteers are eligible for such an appointment.) Finally, national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants must include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 116-1355: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2019
  • S 116-313: CIVICS Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1794: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2019
Civics educationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationIncome tax exclusionNational and community serviceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costs

The National Service GI Bill Act

USA116th CongressHR-5829| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2020
The National Service GI Bill Act This bill requires in-state tuition for certain volunteers, revises the requirements to receive certain national service grants, and revises AmeriCorps educational awards. It also requires certain grant programs to educate students about the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, states must charge in-state tuition rates for institutions of higher education to volunteers who have served in a national service position (i.e., AmeriCorps) for one year, as well as for their spouses and children. Additionally, states and subdivisions must submit a plan to the Corporation for National and Community Service to receive certain grants. Such a plan must (1) ensure that students are notified of and encouraged to commit to a term of service in the military, a national service program, or a public service job; (2) ensure that students are provided information about these options; and (3) include assurances that it will request each high school student to indicate a preference for a program and to register their intent to serve in the program. It revises AmeriCorps educational awards by (1) increasing the amount of such awards, and (2) modifying the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income such awards. Further, AmeriCorps volunteers are eligible for appointment in the competitive service. (Currently, Peace Corps volunteers are eligible for such an appointment.) Finally, national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants must include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 116-1355: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2019
  • S 116-313: CIVICS Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1794: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civics educationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationIncome tax exclusionNational and community serviceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costs