Congress 117 - HR 2167 - GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

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Armed Forces and National Security Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Educational facilities and institutions Employment and training programs Government studies and investigations Higher education Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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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.

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May 19, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2021

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)
May 18, 2021

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)
May 18, 2021

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.
May 17, 2021

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.
May 17, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.
May 17, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)
May 17, 2021

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 14, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
May 14, 2021

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
May 4, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Apr 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 23, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 23, 2021

Introduced in House

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