Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5829
116th Congress(2019-2020)
The National Service GI Bill Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 10, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 10, 2020
Latest Action
Feb 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5829
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Florida
Democrat
California
Republican
California
Democrat
Colorado
Republican
Florida
Democrat
Massachusetts
Republican
Nebraska
Democrat
New York
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

The National Service GI Bill Act

This bill requires in-state tuition for certain volunteers, revises the requirements to receive certain national service grants, and revises AmeriCorps educational awards. It also requires certain grant programs to educate students about the U.S. Constitution.

Specifically, states must charge in-state tuition rates for institutions of higher education to volunteers who have served in a national service position (i.e., AmeriCorps) for one year, as well as for their spouses and children.

Additionally, states and subdivisions must submit a plan to the Corporation for National and Community Service to receive certain grants. Such a plan must (1) ensure that students are notified of and encouraged to commit to a term of service in the military, a national service program, or a public service job; (2) ensure that students are provided information about these options; and (3) include assurances that it will request each high school student to indicate a preference for a program and to register their intent to serve in the program.

It revises AmeriCorps educational awards by (1) increasing the amount of such awards, and (2) modifying the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income such awards. Further, AmeriCorps volunteers are eligible for appointment in the competitive service. (Currently, Peace Corps volunteers are eligible for such an appointment.)

Finally, national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants must include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.

Text (1)
February 10, 2020
Actions (2)
02/10/2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:56:58 AM