Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

House Bill 5870 - Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5870 Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5870

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance. Specifically, the bill adjusts the type of service that entitles a member of the Armed Forces, reserves, or National Guard to such assistance. Under the bill, service by a reservist or National Guard member that is entitled to pay counts toward benefit eligibility. Such service includes training, active military service, inactive training, and general duty for which basic pay is warranted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5870

Bill HR 5870 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5870 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5870's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of March 2, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5870

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5870

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education

- Military education and training

- National Guard and reserves

- Student aid and college costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5870

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020