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Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2420| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits. Under the bill, the VA must ensure the service has specified capabilities, including the ability for entitled individuals to electronically apply for, withdraw from, transfer, and amend their educational assistance entitlement. The VA must annually report on the updated cost, schedule, and performance of the project for implementing the information technology service. Additionally, the VA must submit a notification if certain actions occur, such as an instance where a key business objective is not attained.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesHigher educationPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costsStudent recordsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2420| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits. Under the bill, the VA must ensure the service has specified capabilities, including the ability for entitled individuals to electronically apply for, withdraw from, transfer, and amend their educational assistance entitlement. The VA must annually report on the updated cost, schedule, and performance of the project for implementing the information technology service. Additionally, the VA must submit a notification if certain actions occur, such as an instance where a key business objective is not attained.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesHigher educationPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costsStudent recordsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation