House Bill 1989
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Time of Service Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 17, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1989
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Time of Service Act
This bill adjusts the time limitation on the use of a veteran's educational assistance entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Specifically, veterans' entitlements shall not expire for those who were discharged or released from active duty on or after January 1, 2001.
March 17, 2021
06/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
03/17/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/17/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:11 PM