H.R. 2167 · 117th Congress · House

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced
Mar 23, 21
Passed House
May 18, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

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 another reason that prevents an individual from participating.

Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of 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.

Previous Versions

07May 14, 2021

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

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 another reason that prevents an individual from participating.

Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of 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.

00Mar 23, 2021

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

This bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from pursuing their chosen program of education.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.

  3. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)

    2482Yea
    2520Nay
    0NV
  4. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to section 5 of H

    Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)

    2482Yea
    2520Nay
    0NV
  5. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)

    2366Yea
    2369Nay
    0NV
  7. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.

  8. MAY 17, 2021Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. MAY 14, 2021Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.

    117Yea
    34Nay
    0NV
  10. MAY 14, 2021Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.

    117Yea
    34Nay
    0NV
  11. MAY 14, 2021Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

  12. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

  13. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. MAY 04, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  16. MAR 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. MAR 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. MAR 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 19, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 14, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 4, 2021

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Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

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Referred: May 4, 2021

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Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 23, 2021

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