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Time of Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-968| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Harris (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to eliminate the time limitation for certain veterans to use their Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits. Currently, veterans discharged before January 1, 2013, face a 15-year deadline to use these benefits, while those discharged on or after that date have no time limit under the "Forever GI Bill." The bill amends Section 3321(a) of title 38, United States Code, by changing the operative date from "January 1, 2013" to "January 1, 2001." This change effectively extends the elimination of the 15-year usage deadline to all veterans whose last discharge or release from active duty was on or after January 1, 2001 . The primary impact is to ensure that all Post-9/11 era veterans can access their earned educational entitlements without an expiration date, promoting greater flexibility and opportunity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1989
Time of Service Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-395
Time of Service Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1989
    Time of Service Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-395
    Time of Service Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Government lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Time of Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-968| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
This legislation seeks to eliminate the time limitation for certain veterans to use their Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits. Currently, veterans discharged before January 1, 2013, face a 15-year deadline to use these benefits, while those discharged on or after that date have no time limit under the "Forever GI Bill." The bill amends Section 3321(a) of title 38, United States Code, by changing the operative date from "January 1, 2013" to "January 1, 2001." This change effectively extends the elimination of the 15-year usage deadline to all veterans whose last discharge or release from active duty was on or after January 1, 2001 . The primary impact is to ensure that all Post-9/11 era veterans can access their earned educational entitlements without an expiration date, promoting greater flexibility and opportunity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1989
Time of Service Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-395
Time of Service Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1989
    Time of Service Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-395
    Time of Service Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Harris (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation