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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-649| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025," significantly expands eligibility for the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program by amending title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically includes various types of full-time service performed by members of the National Guard, such as full-time National Guard duty and other forms of active duty as defined in title 32 of the U.S. Code. The bill aims to provide greater parity in educational benefits for National Guard members who perform substantial periods of service, ensuring their contributions are recognized. While the amendments take effect one year after enactment, they will apply retroactively to all qualifying service performed on or after September 11, 2001 . Existing time limitations for using educational assistance entitlement will apply to these newly eligible benefits, consistent with the original 2008 Post-9/11 GI Bill Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3266
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3873
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1423
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3266
    Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3873
    Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024


  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1423
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1423: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
National Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-649| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation, titled the "Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025," significantly expands eligibility for the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program by amending title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically includes various types of full-time service performed by members of the National Guard, such as full-time National Guard duty and other forms of active duty as defined in title 32 of the U.S. Code. The bill aims to provide greater parity in educational benefits for National Guard members who perform substantial periods of service, ensuring their contributions are recognized. While the amendments take effect one year after enactment, they will apply retroactively to all qualifying service performed on or after September 11, 2001 . Existing time limitations for using educational assistance entitlement will apply to these newly eligible benefits, consistent with the original 2008 Post-9/11 GI Bill Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3266
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3873
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1423
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3266
    Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3873
    Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024


  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1423
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1423: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation