Bill · S. 649· Senate(119-S-649)
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for members of the National Guard. Specifically, the expansion applies to those performing certain full-time duties. The changes include service under specific sections of title 10 or section 3713 of title 14. The adjustments also cover full-time National Guard duty and active duty as defined in title 32.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill specifically expands educational benefits for members of the National Guard performing certain full-time duties.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill expands Post-9/11 educational assistance eligibility for National Guard members performing specific full-time duties.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill increases the availability of educational assistance for qualifying service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational Benefits for National Guard Members: The bill expands eligibility for Post-911 Educational Assistance to include members of the National Guard performing full-time National Guard duty or active duty as defined in section 101 of title 32. (Section 2(a))
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Retroactive Coverage for Service: The changes regarding eligibility will apply to service performed on or after September 11, 2001. (Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The amendments made to the eligibility requirements will not take effect until one year after the date the Act is enacted. (Section 2(b))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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