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GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1936| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Braun (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2167
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • May 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2167
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2945: VR&E NEED Act
  • HR 117-2391: Veterans Fellowship Act
  • S 117-1095: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
  • S 117-1935: VR&E NEED Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEducational facilities and institutionsEmployment and training programsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1936| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
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.
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Timeline
May 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2167
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • May 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2167
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Braun (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2945: VR&E NEED Act
  • HR 117-2391: Veterans Fellowship Act
  • S 117-1095: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
  • S 117-1935: VR&E NEED Act of 2021
  • 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 AffairsEducational facilities and institutionsEmployment and training programsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation